Supreme Court Sets Aside High Court’s Quashing of FIR in Child Sexual Abuse Case. Protection of children and societal interest take precedence over private compromise. The Supreme Court reinstates the FIR and criminal proceedings, emphasizing the need for a judicial approach that safeguards victims’ rights and prioritizes societal interests in cases involving sexual assault under the POCSO Act.
7 Nov 2024The Supreme Court addressed the quashing of an FIR against a teacher accused of sexual harassment and caste-based abuse of a minor girl. Initially, th...
