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The Hindu
The Hindu
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Karnataka HC issues directions to protect interests of child victims of sexual offences in the proceedings of accused’s plea for bail

 

The High Court of Karnataka has issued a series of directions to ensure that parents/guardians/caregivers of child victims of sexual offences are kept informed about the applications for bail filed by the accused in the criminal proceedings as mandated in the laws.

The court issued the directions while disposing of a PIL petition filed by three women, who are the mothers of victims, seeking directions for the effective implementation of provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 and the provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure.

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