C Child molestation is a criminal offence that has serious impacts on a child\\\'s physical and psychological development, thereby requiring optimal legal protection. this study examines whether the judicial considerations in decision number 36/pid.sus/2023/pn lbb are consistent with the prevailing laws and regulations, as well as the provisions governing evidence under the indonesian code of criminal procedure and the child protection law. this research employs a normative legal research method with a descriptive-analytical approach, using both statutory and case approaches. the data were analysed qualitatively based on primary and secondary legal materials. the finding indicate that, from procedural perspective, the judges considerations are in accordance with the indonesian code of criminal procedure. however, substantively, the judgement does not fully take into account the psychological condition of the child victim, the evidentiary value of the visum et repertum, and the principle of the best interests of the child. the acquittal is considered consistent with the evidentiary system under the indonesian code of criminal procedure, yet it does not fully reflect optimal legal protection for children. therefore, a more child sensitive approach is required in the evidentiary process of cases involving sexual violence against children.