In a recent ruling, the bench emphasized that courts must follow the strict document hierarchy under the Juvenile Justice Act: school certificates first, then municipal birth records, and only then medical tests. In this case, the prosecution relied only on a church certificate and oral evidence; no official witnesses, no ossification test. The result? The POCSO conviction was overturned. But here’s what’s crucial; the rape itself was still proven. Medical evidence, victim testimony, and forensic reports held up. So the accused still got 10 years under IPC Section 376. The takeaway? Legal technicalities matter; but justice finds a way. If you’re preparing for law or judiciary exams, this case is a goldmine for understanding evidentiary hierarchy and statutory interpretation.