So Horrendous: Karnataka HC Refuses To Quash FIR Against Madarasa Trustee For Not Reporting Alleged Sexual Assault Of Minor By Two Teachers

Karnataka HC FIR against Madarsa Trustee (POCSO Case): The Karnataka High Court upheld the registration of an FIR against a Madarsa trustee and teachers for the sexual assault of a minor boy under the POCSO Act. The incident occurred at a Madarsa where the boy was allegedly assaulted by the trustee and the teachers. The Court dismissed the trustee's plea seeking to quash the FIR, emphasizing that the gravity of the allegations necessitated an investigation. The petitioner's defense that the allegations were fabricated due to personal issues was found unsubstantiated. The Court further underscored the importance of protecting children from such criminal offenses and reaffirmed the relevance of the POCSO Act in ensuring justice for minors.