Court Quashes POCSO Charges Against Woman, Orders Return of Daughter’s Custody: Madras High Court
In a recent judgment delivered on August 1, 2024, by the Madras High Court, significant relief was granted to Mrs. Dharani, the petitioner in a Habeas Corpus Petition, by quashing the criminal proceedings against her under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. The Court’s decision underscores the misuse of legal provisions and highlights a complex custody dispute involving a minor. Case Background The case, titled Habeas…
