Crime & Law · India
J&K High Court: Bail Cannot Be Denied To Teach POCSO Accused A Lesson
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court ruled that bail cannot be denied to an accused under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act with the intention of teaching them a lesson. The court granted bail to an accused, stating that the purpose of bail is not punitive. The High Court emphasized that denying bail to impart a lesson would be contrary to the principles of criminal jurisprudence.
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- Centre (2): LiveLaw, The Indian Express