Rape Cases Involving Minors Cannot Be Compromised; State Obligated to Vigorously Prosecute Accused: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court at Jodhpur, in a significant ruling, has denied the bail application of Laxman Charan, who was charged with the rape of an 11-year-old girl under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act) and the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The court emphasized that in cases involving such serious allegations, any compromise between the accused and the victim’s family…
