Back
KARNATAKA HIGH COURT
M. NAGAPRASANNA, J
DR. CHANDRASHEKAR T.B. – Appellant
Versus
STATE OF KARNATAKA – Respondent
| Table of Content |
|---|
| 1. allegations of unreported child abuse case against the petitioner. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. defense arguing mistaken age perception and medical obligations. (Para 4 , 5) |
| 3. court's observations on the seriousness of reporting obligations. (Para 6 , 7 , 11) |
| 4. findings on the impracticality of ignorance defense. (Para 8 , 9 , 10 , 12) |
| 5. final ruling emphasizing legal compliance with protective laws. (Para 14 , 15) |
ORDER
The petitioner/accused No.8 is before this Court calling in question proceedings in Special Case No.44 of 2023 arising out of Crime No.1 of 2023 of Belthangady Police Station registered for offences punishable under Sections 5(J)(II), 5(L), 5(Q), 6 and 21 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (‘the Act’ for short) and Sections 376, 376(2)(h), 376(2)(n), 376(3), 201, 313 and 34 of the IPC, insofar as it concerns the petitioner, it is under Section 21 of the Act.
2. Shorn of unnecessary details, facts in brief germane are as follows:-
The petitioner, a doctor by profession, having taken voluntary retirement from service now runs a hospital in the name and style of “Prashanthi Hospital” at Laxmisha Nagara, Chikkamagaluru. The incident tha
An indispensable Tool for Legal Professionals, Endorsed by Various High Court and Judicial Officers
Please visit our Training & Support
Center or Contact Us for assistance
Scan Me!
India’s Legal research and Law Firm App, Download now!
For Daily Legal Updates, Join us on :
Back to top
