The Kerala High Court recently upheld the conviction of a security guard for sexually assaulting an eight-year-old girl, reinforcing the importance of the child's testimony. On April 10, Justice A Badharudeen dismissed the accused's appeal, affirming the trial court's ruling under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The court noted that the child's consistent statements, corroborated by her mother, were sufficient evidence despite the absence of documentary proof of her age. In May 2014, the girl was reportedly lured into a gate by the accused under the pretense of showing her a camera, leading to the assault. Following the incident, the girl informed her mother, resulting in a First Information Report (FIR) and medical examination. The trial court had previously sentenced the accused to three years of rigorous imprisonment. The High Court emphasized that while the prosecution must prove the victim's age, the testimonies of the survivor and her mother could be relied upon if not effectively challenged in cross-examination. Consequently, the accused's bail was revoked, and he was ordered to surrender to serve his sentence.