Males can also fall prey to sexual assault; boys make up a large number of POCSO victims: Kerala High Court
Issue: The Kerala High Court discussed the state convention that only gynecologists—preferably women—are called upon to evaluate those targeted of sexual assault. A physician petitioned against this practice. Facts of the Case: Justice Devan Ramachandran observed throughout the hearing that although women make
Kerala High Court Mandates Psychiatric Treatment for Accused Under POCSO Act, Prioritises Therapy for Survivors
The Kerala High Court has ordered the formulation of schemes to provide psychiatric treatment for individuals accused of child sexual abuse under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act). The scheme should be framed by the Kerala State Legal Services
498A not applicable to live-in-relationships: Kerala High Court
The Kerala HC had recently made the observation that section 498A of the Indian Penal Code can’t be invoked by a woman in a live-in relationship. Justice Sophy Thomas had made the observation that the woman had come to seek refuge under section
