Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012–Secs. 7 & 8–Criminal proceedings–Quashed–Justification–Allegation that the resondent-teacher hold the hands of female students in the computer lab while using the mouse–Act falls in the ambit of any other act with sexual intent which involves physical contact–Further inappropriate behaviour including asking invasive questions about sanitary napkins and sending vulgar images, provides sufficient basis to infer sexual intent for the purpose of proceedings with trial–Investigation was complete and the charge sheet had been filed–Even the statements u/s. 164 had already been recorded–All these aspects were not highlighted before the High Court–Impugned order passed by the High Court is liable to be quashed.
