[POCSO Act] Bail Granted To Man Accused Of Sexually Abusing Granddaughter As His Custody Was Causing Her Further Trauma: Kerala High Court

In a noteworthy decision, the Kerala High Court granted bail to an accused under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, considering the extraordinary circumstances involving the victim's psychological trauma. The accused was the step-grandfather of the victim, and the court found that his prolonged custody was causing further distress to the minor victim, who had been relying on him for her livelihood. Case Background: The accused, the…