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2. Karnataka High Court quashes POCSO case against father, cites abuse of law amid marital discord

The High Court of Karnataka quashed a criminal case registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act against a man, his father, mother and brother on a complaint by his wife allegi

Karnataka High Court quashes POCSO case against father, cites abuse of law amid marital discord

The High Court of Karnataka quashed a criminal case registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act against a man, his father, mother and brother on a complaint by his wife alleging sexual assault of their three-year-old daughter. Justice M. Nagaprasanna allowed their petition challenging the May registration of the case and observed that a child cannot be used as a weapon in matrimonial disputes. The court noted the case arose from a matrimonial dispute dating back to 2024, in which the father had obtained visitation rights through Family Court and High Court orders. The mother complained on May 18 that the child had redness and excoriation after visitation on May 16 and 17. Relying on affidavits from two doctors at a private hospital in Bengaluru who examined the child, the court found their notes described non-specific clinical findings and tests only to rule out a urinary tract infection; neither doctor conducted a medico-legal examination. The court said the accusation rested on the mother's inference and that the medical opinion was made to speak what it did not say, with no ingredients of POCSO offences in the complaint. The court granted liberty to the father and his family to initiate proceedings against the mother under Section 22 of the POCSO Act, which safeguards against false complaints or information.

3. Railway Claims Tribunal dismisses ₹10 lakh compensation claim in Mavelikkara trespass case

The Ernakulam Bench of the Railway Claims Tribunal dismissed a ₹10 lakh compensation application filed by Thomas John, 59, a native of Changanassery, against Southern Railway. John claimed he was inju

Railway Claims Tribunal dismisses ₹10 lakh compensation claim in Mavelikkara trespass case

The Ernakulam Bench of the Railway Claims Tribunal dismissed a ₹10 lakh compensation application filed by Thomas John, 59, a native of Changanassery, against Southern Railway. John claimed he was injured after falling into the gap between the train and platform while travelling from Mavelikkara to Changanassery on the Kollam-Ernakulam MEMU passenger train on May 8, 2023. The tribunal found that the accident occurred while he was attempting to access the platform to board the train or cross the railway track. G. John Prasad, Member (Technical), observed that Section 147 of the Railways Act, 1989 treats trespassing on railway tracks as a criminal act punishable with imprisonment, fine, or both, and said compensating victims of such incidents would defeat the spirit of the legislation and be bad in law. The tribunal rejected the petitioner's argument that he crossed the tracks only to catch a train on the opposite platform, and said he had not approached the Tribunal with clean hands and had twisted facts to gain an illegal monetary benefit.

4. Karnataka High Court quashes cruelty case against husband citing lack of factual foundation

The High Court of Karnataka quashed a dowry harassment and cruelty case filed against politician Hussain, the petitioner, who was married to Tabasum. The court ruled that the allegations against him w

Karnataka High Court quashes cruelty case against husband citing lack of factual foundation

The High Court of Karnataka quashed a dowry harassment and cruelty case filed against politician Hussain, the petitioner, who was married to Tabasum. The court ruled that the allegations against him were bald and omnibus, lacking specific factual foundation necessary to sustain prosecution. Justice M. Nagaprasanna stated that the number of marriages contracted by a person does not inherently constitute an indictment of character. The court noted a pattern of litigation following matrimonial discord and found no material against the petitioner, concluding that continuation of criminal proceedings would be an abuse of the process of law.

5. Kerala High Court directs Kochi police to bring all private bus drivers under Smart ID system

The Kerala High Court on Friday directed the Kochi police to ensure every private bus driver is brought under a proposed Smart ID system with QR codes to monitor drivers and violations. Justice Devan

Kerala High Court directs Kochi police to bring all private bus drivers under Smart ID system

The Kerala High Court on Friday directed the Kochi police to ensure every private bus driver is brought under a proposed Smart ID system with QR codes to monitor drivers and violations. Justice Devan Ramachandran was hearing CP Ajithkumar & anr v State of Kerala & ors, a case concerning road conditions and public road safety in Kerala, following the death of 28-year-old Akshara, who was hit and run over by a private bus at Kakkanad in Kochi. Kochi Deputy Commissioner of Police Arun K Pavithran appeared online and said police were introducing the Smart ID system for private bus drivers and other employees. The court gave one week and recorded his assurances that police would crack down on reckless driving, restore dysfunctional surveillance cameras, and report non-compliance to the Motor Vehicle department for cancellation of permits. The court criticised the Kochi Corporation over footpath encroachments and warned of possible contempt proceedings; its standing counsel assured cooperation with police. The court also reiterated that the Traffic Eye complaint number 6238100100 must be displayed prominently on private buses. The matter is next listed on November 13.

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