Kerala High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail to Lawyer Accused of Raping Minor

The Kerala High Court denied anticipatory bail to Noushad, a 58-year-old lawyer accused of sexually assaulting a minor after allegedly forcing her to consume alcohol. 

Justice P.V. Kunhikrishnan condemned the case, calling it a disgrace to the legal profession.

The victim stated that in 2022, when she was in the 9th standard, Noushad invited her and her aunt to a hotel, where he forced her to drink and later assaulted her.

The court citing Section 482(4) BNSS, prioritized the victim’s safety while recognizing her ambition to become a forensic surgeon. It stressed the need for societal support in securing her future.