Sanction Not Mandatory To Prosecute Public Servant For Not Reporting POCSO Offences, Section 19 Has Non-Obstante Clause: Kerala High Court
In a landmark ruling, the Kerala High Court has clarified that sanction under Section 197 of CrPC or Section 218 of BNSS is not mandatory for prosecuting public servants under Sections 19 and 21 of the POCSO Act for failing to report child sexual offences. This decision significantly impacts how public servants are held accountable for non-reporting of POCSO offences. Case Overview: The case revolved around Dr. Ditto Tom P.,…
