Kerala High Court Grants Bail to Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting and Smothering Girlfriend
The Kerala High Court has granted bail to a 26-year-old man accused of smothering his 19-year-old girlfriend to death after allegedly sexually assaulting her.
In the case of Anoop KM v State of Kerala, Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas observed that there was insufficient evidence to establish the charge of sexual assault against the accused.
The medical report of the victim does not indicate any recent sexual assault. In fact, prima facie, there seems to be no material to even suggest any sexual assault on the victim. There were no injuries seen on the private parts of the victim as well.
The court's decision was based on medical and post-mortem reports, which did not indicate any forced sexual act, and most injuries appeared minor or related to the victim's attempted hanging.
Author's summary: Kerala High Court grants bail to a man accused of assaulting his girlfriend due to lack of evidence.