The Kerala High Court has refused bail to a police officer accused of raping a 14-year-old Dalit girl in Thrissur district, two years ago, on Children's Day. The officer, who worked as a Student Police Cadet (SPC) instructor at the victim’s school, was charged with the grave offence, which occurred in a house near Kodungallur.

Justice K Babu, in his ruling, stated that the officer had committed a “heinous offence” and was “not entitled to be released on bail.” While acknowledging the accused's fundamental rights under Article 21 of the Constitution, the court highlighted the serious nature of the crime.