"Police Acted Beyond The Powers":Kerala HC Stays Criminal Proceedings Against Children Below 7 Yrs Of Age, Accused Of Rape [Read Order]

Taking strong exception to violation of the Juvenile Justice Act in connection to a rape case where three children, below 7 years of age, have been roped in as accused, the Kerala High Court has stayed all the criminal proceedings and has directed the concerned authorities to forthwith put the case before the Juvenile Justice Board. The "startling" case was brought to the notice of...