[POCSO Act] Quashing Of Serious Offence To Efface Evidence Already Recorded Cannot Be Done Even At Instance Of Survivor: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court ruled that a victim in a Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) case cannot be forced to erase evidence or quash the case to favor the accused. The Court's decision came in a case where the accused sought to quash the charges based on the victim’s statements. The Court held that such actions could not be allowed as it would undermine the integrity of the legal process. The ruling reaffirmed the principle that the victim’s evidence should not be tampered with or dismissed, ensuring that cases under POCSO are handled with the utmost seriousness and legal integrity.