Legal Articles Kerala High Court Rules Culpable Mental State Cannot Be Considered at Pre-Trial Stage in POCSO Cases August 20, 2024 / August 20, 2024 by Bharat Bhushan | Leave a Comment The Kerala High Court has held that the culpable mental state of the accused cannot be considered at the pre-trial stage when the prosecution establishes a prima facie case. The case in question dealt with whether the culpable mental state under the POCSO Act could be considered during the discharge or quashment of proceedings against […] Read more ยป Culpable Mental State Cannot Be Considered at Pre-Trial Stage in POCSO Kerala High Court