HC refuses to quash proceedings against former Malappuram SP, two others in sexual assault case
The Kerala High Court has denied a request to quash legal proceedings against three police officers accused of sexual assault. The court ruled that the officers cannot claim immunity from investigation in cases involving grave criminal allegations.
Why it matters
This decision reinforces judicial oversight regarding police accountability and the limits of official immunity.
The Kerala High Court has refused to quash the magistrate court proceedings in the sexual assault case against former Malappuram SP S. Sujith Das and two other police officers.
The High Court dismissed the plea filed by Mr. Das, former Tirur DySP V.V. Benny, and former Ponnani CI Vinod Valiyattor, who had sought to quash the magistrate court proceedings against them.
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