POCSO Offence Could Not Have Been Committed Without Interposition Of Alleged Abettor Not Enough, 'Intention' Of Abettor Must Be Shown: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling on July 3, 2024, the High Court of Kerala, presided over by Justice P.G. Ajithkumar, upheld the charge of abetment against Jeffin Kuriakose under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act). The case highlights crucial aspects of Section 17 of the POCSO Act and the presumption under Section 29 of the Act. Case Overview Jeffin Kuriakose, aged 28, from Idukki, was the…
