Kerala High Court Quashes Sex Assault Case Against Police

The Kerala High Court nullified a magisterial court's decision to file a sexual assault case against police officials. The appeal from officer Vinod Valiyatoor highlighted procedural errors influencing the initial ruling. The court urged a fresh, unbiased review of the complaint, respecting legal frameworks.

The Kerala High Court has overturned a magisterial court's order to register a case against police officers in Malappuram for alleged sexual assault, following an appeal by accused officer Vinod Valiyatoor.

Judges Nitin Jamdar and S. Manu emphasized that the magisterial court's decision to register an FIR was influenced by previous directions, lacking independence.

The case is set to be reassessed on its legal merits without external influence, addressing the housewife's serious allegations properly.

(With inputs from agencies.)