POCSO Victim or Their Parents Need Not Be Involved in Appeal Against Conviction, But Must Be Made Parties for Suspension of Sentence: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has issued a significant clarification regarding the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act), observing that victims or their parents need not be directly involved or impleaded in criminal appeals challenging convictions under the Act. Justice K. Murali Shankar, who passed the ruling, however emphasized that impleading the victim, their family, or the de facto complainant is essential when it comes to regular bail…
