Court Grants Bail to Accused in POCSO Case, Orders Marriage Upon Majority: Karnataka High Court
Bengaluru, April 18, 2024: In a significant development, the High Court of Karnataka has granted bail to Mr. Lokesh Kumar in Criminal Petition No. 217 of 2024 under Section 439 of Cr.P.C. The case revolves around alleged offences under Section 376(2)(n) of IPC and Sections 5(L), 5(n), 5(j)(2), 6, 20, and 21 of the POCSO Act, 2012. Case Details: The petitioner, Mr. Lokesh Kumar, was accused of committing penetrative sexual…