Mere Messages or Chats With a Minor Without ‘Sexual Intent’ Do Not Constitute Sexual Harassment Under Section 11 POCSO Act: Kerala High Court"
In a significant legal development, the High Court of Kerala has quashed a First Information Report (FIR) filed against Praveen Prakash, a 24-year-old resident of Ernakulam, under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act) and Section 354D of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). This judgment highlights the court’s emphasis on the necessity of substantial evidence when dealing with allegations under sensitive laws designed to protect minors. Case…
