POCSO Accused's Culpable Mental State Cannot Be Considered At Pre-Trial Stage: Kerala High Court Dismisses Discharge Plea
Ernakulam, 14th August 2024: In a significant ruling, the High Court of Kerala, Ernakulam, upheld the decision of the Special Court under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, Pathanamthitta, rejecting a discharge petition filed by the accused, P.C. Varghese Muthalali. The Court’s order underscores the application of Section 7 and Section 8 of the POCSO Act in cases involving allegations of sexual assault against a minor. Case…
