Violation of Section 273: Fast Track Special Court Examines Witness in Absence of Accused in POCSO Case: Kerala High Court

In a recent development at the Fast Track Special Court, Thaliparamba, a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) has raised eyebrows due to the examination of a key witness in the absence of the accused. The case involves Mr. Manoj T.K., who is the petitioner in Crl.M.C No.9412 of 2023, challenging the proceedings of the Fast Track Special Court. Background: The petitioner, Mr.…