Inaction Not Mere Lethargy But 'Culpable Refusal' To Act Resulting In Actionable Wrong: Telangana HC Adjudges Contractual Dispute U/ Article 226

The Kerala High Court ruled that a compromise between the victim and the accused is not a valid ground for acquitting an individual charged under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The Court observed that such cases involve serious allegations and the law does not permit acquittals based on the victim's withdrawal or compromise. The ruling reinforces the principle that child sexual abuse cases must be dealt with rigorously, irrespective of the willingness of the victim to settle, ensuring that the offender faces appropriate legal consequences.