Pocso Case Quashed News Today

The matter, involving two cases lodged by the lawyer's wife that have now been settled, also led the Court to deprecate the practice of using children as “an instrument” to intimidate the other party in marital disputes.

The Court held that under Section 156(3) CrPC, Magistrates have to protect the rights of the accused while forwarding a complaint for police investigation as the accused is not offered a chance of hearing at the stage.