38.6c New Delhi, India, Thursday, October 23, 2025
Top Stories Supreme Court
Political NEWS Legislative Corner Celebstreet International Videos
Subscribe Contact Us
close
Judiciary

Supposed to safeguard nation, honour dignity of citizens: Kerala HC denies bail to soldier in POCSO case [Read Order]

By Rintu Mariam Biju      17 January, 2024 01:44 PM      0 Comments

KOCHI: The Kerala High Court recently opined offences against soldiers have to be viewed seriously as they are supposed to safeguard the nation as well as honour the dignity and well-being of citizens. While hearing a hearing a bail application in a case registered under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO), the Kerala High Court made these observations. 

Therefore, allegations against the petitioner, who is a solider have to be viewed seriously, the Court added. 

Being a soldier, the allegations against the petitioner have to be viewed more seriously. He is supposed to guard the nation, and the dignity and integrity of its citizens. The allegations if it is proved true, it is vulgar and unbecoming of a responsible Military Officer. So, this Court is not inclined to release the petitioner on bail at present considering the factual situations, Justice Sophie Thomas said while refusing to grant bail. 

The court was considering a regular bail application bail registered under Sections 12, 11(iv), 18, 6, 5b(iv) of the POCSO. It is the prosecutions version that one day, the petitioner and the second accused, offered cash and persuaded a 13-year-old boy to have sex with them.

The counsel for the petitioner submitted the petitioner is a Soldier and due to some disputes between families, a false case was foisted against him. The Standing Counsel for the Union Territory of Lakshadweep submitted that, investigation is going on, and if the petitioner is released on bail at present, it may adversely affect the investigation process, as well as the security of the victim boy.



Share this article:

About:

Rintu Mariam Biju graduated from the National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi after comp...Read more

Follow:
FacebookTwitterLinkedinInstagram


Leave a feedback about this
Related Posts
View All

'Only a Woman Knows How Difficult it is to Balance Motherhood and Career' : Kerala High Court Reinstates Woman Fired for Availing Maternity Leave 'Only a Woman Knows How Difficult it is to Balance Motherhood and Career' : Kerala High Court Reinstates Woman Fired for Availing Maternity Leave

"The mother's constant proximity to the child has been scientifically proven to be absolutely irreplaceable, which is why, among other things, maternity leave provisions are now internationally accepted," it further added. Kerala high court, Kerala high court order, Kerala high court judgement, Kerala high court chief justice, Motherhood and Career

Kerala HC Quashes 498A Dowry Harassment Case Against Live-In Partner, Citing Lack of Relative Status [Read Order] Kerala HC Quashes 498A Dowry Harassment Case Against Live-In Partner, Citing Lack of Relative Status [Read Order]

Read about a recent judgment by the Kerala High Court that quashed a dowry harassment case against a woman in a live-in relationship. The court ruled that she couldn't be considered a relative under Section 498A of the IPC, highlighting the importance of precise legal definitions.

Watching porn on mobile: Kerala HC highlights importance of mother cooked meals, outdoor sports [Read Order] Watching porn on mobile: Kerala HC highlights importance of mother cooked meals, outdoor sports [Read Order]

Kerala High Court emphasizes the importance of outdoor sports, home-cooked meals, and parental supervision, discouraging the gifting of mobile phones to minors. Learn why the court quashed a case related to private porn viewing and the need for responsible parenting.

Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Faizal Disqualified from Lok Sabha After Conviction Suspension Plea Rejected by Kerala High Court [Read Notice] Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Faizal Disqualified from Lok Sabha After Conviction Suspension Plea Rejected by Kerala High Court [Read Notice]

Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Faizal PP faces disqualification from Lok Sabha as Kerala High Court rejects plea to suspend his conviction in an attempt to murder case. Get the latest updates on his legal battle.

TRENDING NEWS


TOP STORIES

father-of-deceased-pilot-in-ahmedabad-crash-moves-sc-for-court-monitored-probe
Trending Judiciary
Father of deceased pilot in Ahmedabad crash moves SC for court monitored probe

91-year-old father of pilot killed in Ahmedabad Air India crash moves SC seeking court-monitored probe into alleged biased and flawed investigation.

17 October, 2025 10:54 AM
child-cant-consent-to-sex-life-imprisonment-upheld-for-sexual-assault-on-minor-girl-madras-hc
Trending Judiciary
Child Can’t Consent to Sex — Life Imprisonment Upheld for Sexual Assault on Minor Girl: Madras HC [Read Judgment]

Madras HC upholds life imprisonment for assault on minor SC girl, reiterating that a child cannot consent to sex; school records key for age proof.

17 October, 2025 11:45 AM
sc-criticizes-casual-declaration-of-witnesses-as-hostile-upholds-conviction-under-sc-st-act
Trending Judiciary
SC Criticizes Casual Declaration of Witnesses as Hostile, Upholds Conviction under SC/ST Act [Read Judgment]

Supreme Court slams casual practice of declaring witnesses hostile; upholds life imprisonment in SC/ST Act case involving rape of minor girl.

17 October, 2025 11:55 AM
delhi-hc-quashes-22-year-old-complaint-against-advocate-reiterates-that-a-lawyers-office-is-not-a-commercial-activity
Trending Judiciary
Delhi HC Quashes 22-Year Old Complaint Against Advocate, Reiterates That A Lawyer’s Office Is Not A Commercial Activity [Read Judgment]

Delhi HC quashes 22-year-old complaint against advocate, rules that a lawyer’s office is not a commercial activity under MDP 2001 and Building Bye-Laws.

17 October, 2025 01:42 PM

ADVERTISEMENT


Join Group

Signup for Our Newsletter

Get Exclusive access to members only content by email