Kerala High Court

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Kerala HC Issues Notice To Bishop Franco In Nun Rape Case

The Kerala HC issued notice to Kerala Bishop Franco Mulakkal, who has been accused of rape. The court admitted the appeal of the State Government and victim, demanding to quash orders of the Session court, which acquitted Bishop in the rape charges. Notably, Bishop is accused of raping a nun several times between 2014-and 2016. A case was registered in 2018 after trials, on January 14, he was acquitted. 

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 - 10:22 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: rape charges, Nun Rape Case, Bishop Franco, Kerala HC, victim

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Bishop Franco Mulakkal acquitted

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Bishop Franco Mulakkal Acquitted In 2018 Nun Rape Case: Kerala

Catholic Bishop Franco Mulakkal, an accused in the 2018 Nun Rape Cases, has been acquitted. The Kottayam Court of Kerala, on January 14, acquitted the bishop, as the prosecution failed to produce evidence against 58-year-old Mulakkal.  The case was registered in 2018, alleging the Catholic Bishop of rape and sexual abuse between 2014-2016. However, after several trials, he was found not guilty. 

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 - 02:22 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Nun Rape Case, Kottayam, Kerala, Catholic Bishop Franco Mulakkal, High Court

Courtesy: One India