Accused in POCSO Case, Courts Not Expected To Form Baseless Apprehension That Lawyer Will Act Illegally In Discharge Of His Profession: Kerala High Court

Thiruvananthapuram, May 27, 2024: In a significant development, the High Court of Kerala has quashed a directive issued by the Fast Track Special Court (POCSO) in Thrissur. The case revolves around Chandra Mouli, accused of various offenses under Section 354-A(1)(i) of the Indian Penal Code, Sections 7, 8, 9(o) & 10 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act), Section 75 of the Juvenile Justice (Care…