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Nearly two years had passed since the FIR was lodged, yet no progress was made in the case. The Court noted that the accused had cooperated with the investigation and that the chargesheet was yet to be filed.
It is alleged that the local MLA-the petitioner and his supporters visited Hospital to show their sympathy to the victim and her family member and after taking name, address and photograph of victim, it was sent to media and other organization from the petitioner’s mobile number.
“Nothing can be more heinous than a crime committed on the person of a child by her father, the one who is duty-bound to provide her unflinching protection from all harm.”
“Grant of medical aid to any person is directly concomitant with the guarantees of Article 21 of the Constitution.”
The Special Court for POCSO cases convicted the Tamil languageNadu teacher under Section 12 of the POCSO Act and sentenced him to three years of rigorous imprisonment and the High Court affirmed the conviction.
“In the case of lack of inducement or threat, the Court must be conscious of the fact that they are not dealing with criminals.”
“The Court is mindful of the legislative intent of the POCSO Act which provides that the contact between the accused and the victim should be prevented to minimise the trauma experienced by the child.”
“The petitioner’s prosecution and conviction will lead to pain and tears in the eyes of the family members and future of two families will be at stake, whereas, if the impugned FIR is quashed, it would serve the ends of justice.”
The accused had argued that the complainant and her family, out of ill will, had orchestrated the complaint and were extorting the petitioner for their own means and benefits. Rajasthan High Court, however, did not appreciate the fact that the previous complaints filed by the prosecutrix was closed on account of being frivolous and a closure report was also filed in the matter.
Allahabad high Court: In a second anticipatory bail application for offences under Sections 363, 366, 376 of the Penal Code,
“Non-reporting of sexual assault against a minor child despite knowledge is a serious crime and more often than not, it is an attempt to shield the offenders of the crime of sexual assault.”
Meghalaya High Court: The Bench of H.S. Thangkhiew, J. hearing a bail application filed by an accused under Protection of Children from
Supreme Court: While hearing the plea seeking compensation of Rs 10 lakh for the parents of an eight-month old baby who was
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Bombay High Court: In this case before the High Court, victim was adopted when she was 9 years old by the accused