Actor Vijay Raaz was acquitted in the 2020 sexual harassment case due to lack of proof. The court observed, “Failed to present sufficient evidence,” while his lawyer said the false claim badly hurt his career.
The Kerala High Court ruled that a man’s actions of exposing himself to a minor and asking her to measure his penis are prima facie offenses under the POCSO Act and IPC. The Court emphasized the need for proof of intent and determined that the accused’s behavior constituted sexual harassment, dismissing his petition to halt proceedings.
Today, On 7th June, The Madras High Court discharged IPS Officer Pramod Kumar in the Paazee Forex extortion case, citing lack of evidence of demand and acceptance of a bribe. The court found the charges framed without due consideration and not supported by prima facie evidence. This signifies a significant development as it challenges the prosecution’s case involving financial misconduct.