Kerala High Court quashed a POCSO case due to humanitarian considerations, where an accused married a 17-year-old victim after rape.

Kerala High Court quashed a POCSO case where an accused married the 17-year-old victim after rape, citing humanitarian considerations. The couple now has two children and the court believed continuing criminal proceedings would disrupt their family life. However, the court clarified that settlement or compromise cannot be permitted in cases of rape or attempted rape, as these offenses harm a woman's dignity and reputation.

July 26, 2024
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