POCSO| Culpable Mental State Requires Full Trial Scrutiny: Kerala High Court  Rejects Discharge Plea

In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court dismissed a petition seeking discharge of an accused under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, emphasizing that the determination of “culpable mental state” must be addressed during the trial and not at the pre-trial stage. Case Background: The case in question, Crl.R.P. No. 818

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