18/08/2026
Kerala High Court flags misuse of POCSO Act in marital disputes; clears man accused of ra**ng stepdaughter
The false implication of innocent persons in POCSO Act offences is not uncommon in such scenarios, and courts must carefully examine such cases, the High Court said.
The Court took note of a larger trend where men entangled in matrimonial disputes may face false allegations of sexual assault.
Read more: https://www.barandbench.com/news/kerala-hc-flags-misuse-of-pocso-act-in-marital-disputes-clears-man-accused-of-ra**ng-stepdaughter
