Court Refuses To Dismiss Case Against Priest Accused Of Engaging In Sexual Intercourse Under The Pretext Of Marriage And Promising To Leave Priesthood : Kerala High Court
In a significant judgment delivered on October 7, 2024, the Kerala High Court addressed serious allegations against Fr. Jose Mathai Myladath, a 59-year-old priest from the St. John's Baptist Church, Kaloor. The court dealt with a Criminal Miscellaneous Case seeking the quashment of charges under Section 376 (punishment for rape), Section 376(2)(n) (punishment for rape under certain circumstances), and Section 342 (punishment for wrongful confinement) of the Indian Penal Code…
