Supreme Court of India · 2022-10-21
SUMITHA PRADEEP vs ARUN KUMAR C.K
- Citation / case number
- SC 2022/23738
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- SUMITHA PRADEEP
- Respondent
- ARUN KUMAR C.K
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURYA KANT
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE J.B. PARDIWALA HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURYA KANT
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court granted leave to appeal against the Kerala High Court's order granting anticipatory bail to the respondent accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl. The court emphasized the serious nature of the allegations under the POCSO Act and the psychological impact on the victim. The court's decision reflects a commitment to protecting the rights of minors in sexual offense cases.