POCSO Act Often Misused To Settle Personal Scores, Even In Matrimonial Disputes False Accusations Made To Deny Custody To Father: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has dismissed charges against a man accused of violating the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act) and the Indian Penal Code (IPC) in a case involving an alleged obscene gesture towards a minor. Highlights of the Case: Accused: Rahul Menon (name changed) Charges: Section 294(b) of the IPC: Obscene acts and songs in public places Section 509 of the IPC: Word, gesture or…