Conviction Upheld in Minor Pregnancy Matter; Age Proof Accepted Under POCSO Act and IPC Section 376(2)(n): Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court at Ernakulam decided a criminal appeal filed by Chevayi Mohandas, who was convicted by the Special Court under the POCSO Act at Manjeri. The case originated from Crime No. 44/2015 of Kondotty Police Station, Malappuram district. The allegation was that the accused committed repeated sexual assault on a minor girl, which resulted in her pregnancy and subsequent delivery of a child. Allegations by Prosecution The prosecution…
