Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Thane Dentist Acquitted in POCSO Case
A dentist in Thane was accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl in his clinic.
The girl and her mother went to the clinic for treatment of a toothache.
The prosecution filed a case under the POCSO Act, but during the trial, both the girl and her mother did not support the complaint.
The court found no evidence linking the dentist to the offense and acquitted him.
A 32-year-old dentist was accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl in his clinic in Thane.
The incident allegedly occurred on December 25, 2023, when the girl visited the clinic with her younger sister.
The prosecution filed a case under sections 354-A(1)(i) of the IPC and Section 8 of the POCSO Act.
During the trial, both the victim and her mother turned hostile and did not support the original complaint.
The court acquitted the dentist due to lack of evidence and hostile witnesses.
- Who
- A 32-year-old dentist and a 15-year-old girl
- What
- Alleged sexual assault case under the POCSO Act
- When
- December 25, 2023
- Where
- Mumbra area, Thane
- Why
- The victim and her mother turned hostile during the trial, and there was no evidence linking the dentist to the offense.
Prosecution
Defense
Evidence and Witness Testimony
Prosecution
The prosecution alleged that the dentist sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl in his clinic, supported by an FIR under sections 354-A(1)(i) of the IPC and Section 8 of the POCSO Act.
Defense
The defense argued that there was no evidence linking the dentist to the alleged offense, as both the victim and her mother turned hostile during the trial and did not support the original complaint.
- Date of Incident
- December 25, 2023
- Location
- Mumbra area, Thane
- Victim's Age
- 15 years old
- Charges Filed
- Sections 354-A(1)(i) of the IPC and Section 8 of the POCSO Act
- Court's Decision
- Acquittal due to lack of evidence and hostile witnesses