The Karnataka High Court reversed its ruling on child pornography, acknowledging an oversight and recalling its previous decision to allow further investigation. Justice Nagaprasanna emphasized that judges are human and can make mistakes, stating that continuing with an erroneous decision is not heroic. The Court allowed the recall based on inherent powers.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that individuals involved in prostitution cannot be prosecuted under Section 5 of the Immoral Traffic Prevention Act, 1956, emphasizing that the law does not intend punishment for the victims. This significant judgment underscores the judiciary’s commitment to protecting the rights and dignity of those coerced into prostitution.
