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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
SOUMEN SEN, CJ, SYAM KUMAR V. M., J
MUHAMMED BILAL S – Appellant
Versus
UNION OF INDIA – Respondent
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| 1. petitioner seeks identity protection for accused. (Para 1) |
| 2. court examines constitutional provisions. (Para 2 , 3) |
| 3. concerns over media trials discussed. (Para 4) |
| 4. precedents strike balance between media and dignity rights. (Para 6 , 7 , 8 , 9) |
| 5. reliefs denied; petition dismissed. (Para 10) |
J U D G M E N T Dated this the 19th day of March, 2026 Syam Kumar V. M., J.
This writ petition is filed inter alia seeking direction to protect the identity of the accused persons in rape and sexual offence cases, on the premise that similar protection has already been afforded to the victims of such offences. A further prayer has also been sought to put in place a gender-neutral legal framework as well as to evolve suitable guideline for recognising and addressing sexual offences against male victims.
2. Pursuant to the direction of this Court, an affidavit has been filed by the 4th respondent detailing the directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court on the point and also explaining the legal position from the constitutional angle under Article
19(1)(a) as well as the right of the media.
3. We have heard Mr. Muhammed Bilal S., who is appearing in person.
4. The crux of the content
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