The Kerala High Court has upheld Catholic priest Father Edwin Figarez’s conviction for raping a minor girl, modifying his life sentence to 20 years imprisonment. The ruling sparks discussions on sexual abuse within religious institutions. The court emphasized the severity of rape’s impact and the need for appropriate sentencing, also acquitting Figarez’s brother.
Delhi High Court Addresses Minor’s Assault Case Involving Suspended Government Officer In a significant move, the Delhi High Court took cognisance of the distressing case involving the sexual assault of a minor girl, allegedly by suspended Delhi government officer, Premoday Khakha. Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Sanjeev Narula, who presided over the bench, […]
