Physical Contact During Resistance Does Not Constitute 'Unwelcome, Explicit Sexual Overture', FIR Against Teacher Quashed Under Sections 354, 354A(1) IPC: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court has quashed an FIR filed against Dr. P K Baby, a member of the Syndicate Board of Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), who faced allegations of sexual harassment and outraging modesty under IPC Section 354 and IPC Section 354A(1). This judgment highlights the complexities surrounding allegations of misconduct in academic settings. Case Background The incident arose during the Sargam Youth…
