The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has held that involving the parents of victim, de facto complainant, or guardian is essential for deciding on regular as well as appeal bail applications and suspension of sentence applications filed by individuals accused of offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
It held that impleading victims or their parents/guardians is not mandatory in criminal appeals.
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