Kerala High Court: Serious Sexual Assault Cases Cannot Be Quashed Even with Survivor’s Consent
The order was passed in a case where a man was accused of sexually assaulting his minor daughter several times […]
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Kerala High Court: Oral Complaints Cannot Replace Written Complaints Under POSH Act
The Court opined that while oral complaints may be given in exceptional circumstances, it cannot be a routine substitute for
Women in Legally Recognized Marriages Also Protected Under Section 498A IPC
The Court rejected an argument that Section 498A IPC could only be invoked by a “legally wedded wife.” The Kerala
Does non-penetrative sexual intent count as assault under POCSO?
The High Court agreed with a trial court’s view that if there is sexual intent behind physical contact, it would
Kerala High Court Dismisses Criminal Case Against Woman’s Partner, Declares Marriage Not Legal in Cruelty Allegation
Based on this, the Court observed that an essential ingredient to attract an offence under Section 498A of the IPC
PIL before Kerala High Court assails Section 69 BNS criminalising sex on false promise of marriage
The PIL has challenged Section 69 of BNS on the ground that it treats women as passive victims and violates
Kerala High Court Rules Settlement in Rape Case Invalid and Contrary to Public Policy
In a plea seeking quashing of a rape case, the Court considered the legality of agreements to settle public offences
Kerala High Court Highlights Misuse of POCSO Act, Questions Compensation for the Falsely Accused
In recent times, there have been instances of misuse of the POCSO Act, which not only undermines the intention of
Raising dhoti, asking minor to measure penis is prima facie POCSO offence: Kerala High Court
The Court made it clear that its observations are of a prima facie nature and the establishment of guilt or
Kerala High Court Urges Vigilance from Police and Courts to Prevent Misuse of POCSO Act
The Court noted that scrutiny is essential for allegations made under the Act, to ensure that its harsh provisions are
Kerala High Court Rules that Spouses Can Testify for Each Other in Civil Trials
Section 120 of the Indian Evidence Act permits the husband to give evidence in place and instead of his wife
Kerala High Court: Offence Under 498A IPC Committed Abroad Requires Centre’s Sanction U/S 188 CrPC for Trial in India
The Kerala High Court has ruled that the Trial Court should not continue with criminal prosecution under Section 498A of
Kerala High Court: Magistrate Must Clarify If Maintenance Under Domestic Violence Act Is Provided Under CrPC Or HAMA
The Kerala High Court ruled that when a Magistrate orders maintenance for a daughter under Section 20(1)(d) of the Domestic
Kerala High Court: Custodial Interrogation Not the Only Factor in Granting Anticipatory Bail
While dismissing the bail application the court observed that custodial interrogation is just one aspect that is considered alongside other
Some Wives File Criminal Cases with Vague Allegations to Seek Revenge Against Husband and His Relatives: Kerala HC
The Kerala High Court observed that some wives file criminal cases with vague allegations to tarnish the reputation of their