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Mother Was 'Shocked' To Find Unmarried Daughter Pregnant, Delay In Reporting To Police Justified: Kerala HC Quashes Case U/S 19 POCSO Act
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The Kerala High Court ruled that a delay in reporting a minor’s pregnancy under Section 19 of the POCSO Act cannot be dismissed if the mother was initially in shock. The court emphasized the need for compassionate interpretation of laws in such traumatic cases. This decision underscores the importance of sensitivity in handling cases involving sexual abuse.
