Kerala HC upholds conviction of madrassa teacher in POCSO case (opens original article in a new tab)

The Kerala High Court confirmed the conviction of a madrassa teacher for sexually assaulting a 9-year-old student, rejecting claims of false charges and sectarian bias.

• Kerala High Court upheld the conviction of a madrassa teacher for sexually assaulting a 9-year-old student.
• The teacher was sentenced to 20 years in prison for charges under IPC, POCSO Act, and Juvenile Justice Act.
• The court rejected the accused's claim of false charges due to sectarian conflict, citing no contradictions in the survivor's testimony.