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‘Kerala nun will continue her fight’: Priest after Franco Mulakkal's resignation
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Kerala nun will continue her fight’: Priest after Franco Mulakkal's resignation

Hindustan Times  

A day after the resignation of Bishop Franco Mulakkal as Jalandhar Bishop, 'Save Our Sisters' campaigners on Friday said the survivor nun who had levelled rape charges against him would continue her fight for justice through the legal system. Augustine Vattoly, a senior Catholic priest who is the convenor of the forum, said Mulakkal's resignation is a small relief to …

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‘Respite for Tears of Kerala Nuns’: Bishop Franco’s Resignation Draws Cheers
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Respite for Tears of Kerala Nuns’: Bishop Franco’s Resignation Draws Cheers

The Quint  

At the Joint Christian Council's meeting in Kerala’s Kochi, the mood was celebratory – with several elderly leaders of the organisation, which has been at the forefront of the four-year-long agitation against Roman Catholic Bishop Franco Mulakkal, issuing statements cheering his resignation. Franco Mulakkal resigned from his position as Jalandhar Bishop on Thursday, 1 June, five years after a nun …

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Franco Mulakkal resigns as Jalandhar Bishop
1 year, 6 months ago

Franco Mulakkal resigns as Jalandhar Bishop

The Hindu  

Bishop Franco Mulakkal, who was temporarily relieved of his pastoral responsibilities by Pope Francis in 2018 following allegations of rape by a nun, has resigned from the Jalandhar Bishop's post, a church source said on Thursday. The resignation of Mulakkal, who was acquitted by a local court in Kerala last year in the rape case, was requested by the Vatican …

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Nun Rape Case: Kerala High Court Admits Appeal Challenging Bishop Franco Mulakkal's Acquittal
2 years, 8 months ago

Nun Rape Case: Kerala High Court Admits Appeal Challenging Bishop Franco Mulakkal's Acquittal

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday admitted the appeal filed against the decision of the Additional District and Sessions Court acquitting Bishop Franco Mulakkal of the Catholic Church in the nun rape case. Timeline of the Nun Rape case: In June 2018, a nun of the Catholic Church had raised allegations that Bishop Franco had sexually assaulted her on several …

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Kerala High Court Weekly Round Up: March 28 To April 3, 2022
2 years, 8 months ago

Kerala High Court Weekly Round Up: March 28 To April 3, 2022

Live Law  

Nominal Index Chandra Choodan Nair S. v. State of Kerala, 2022 LiveLaw 149 M.V. & connected matters., 2022 LiveLaw 150 Sulaiman v. State of Kerala & Ors., 2022 LiveLaw 151 Suo motu v. State of Kerala, 2022 LiveLaw 152 Sunil N.S v. State of Kerala, 2022 LiveLaw 153 Nair Service Society v. State of Kerala & Ors, 2022 LiveLaw 154 …

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Kerala High Court Monthly Digest: March 2022 [Citations:104- 154]
2 years, 8 months ago

Kerala High Court Monthly Digest: March 2022 [Citations:104- 154]

Live Law  

Nominal Index Madhyamam Broadcasting Limited v. Union of India, 2022 LiveLaw 104 C.G. Thampi v. Jyothis & Ors, 2022 LiveLaw 105 Shiny Shukoor v. Union of India & Ors, 2022 LiveLaw 106 Dr Vijil & Ors v. Ambujakshi T.P & Anr, 2022 LiveLaw 107 M/s Devchand Construction v. Union of India, 2022 LiveLaw 108 Pradeep Kumar P v. State of …

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'Avalkoppam': Solidarity Letters to Kerala Nuns After Franco Mulakkal's Acquittal
2 years, 11 months ago

'Avalkoppam': Solidarity Letters to Kerala Nuns After Franco Mulakkal's Acquittal

News 18  

Bishop Franco Mulakkal was acquitted of the charges of allegedly raping a nun by a Kerala court on January 14. On January 19, a journalist, Leena Gita Reghunath, started a Twitter campaign wherein people could “write letters of solidarity to the nuns of Kuravilangad to tell them that we are with them in their fight for justice.” Two hashtags have …

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Acquitting Bishop Mulakkal, Kerala court says 'inconsistent versions' pose questions on survivor's credibility
2 years, 11 months ago

Acquitting Bishop Mulakkal, Kerala court says 'inconsistent versions' pose questions on survivor's credibility

Firstpost  

The court said that the survivor’s claim that she was raped on 13 occasions under duress cannot be relied on the basis of her solitary testimony Kottayam: A court in Kerala on Friday acquitted Roman Catholic Bishop Franco Mulakkal of the charges of raping a nun in a convent in the state, citing various reasons including the victim’s inconsistent version …

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Victim's Version Inconsistent: What Order Acquitting Bishop Franco Mulakkal in Nun's Rape Case Said
2 years, 11 months ago

Victim's Version Inconsistent: What Order Acquitting Bishop Franco Mulakkal in Nun's Rape Case Said

News 18  

A court in Kerala on Friday acquitted Roman Catholic Bishop Franco Mulakkal of the charges of raping a nun in a convent in the state, citing various reasons, including the victim’s inconsistent version of incidents and lack of corroborative evidence to prove the prosecution case. Acquitting the Bishop, Additional Sessions Judge G Gopakumar in the order said the victim’s claim …

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Verdict in Franco Mulakkal Rape Case: NCW Extends Support to Nun
2 years, 11 months ago

Verdict in Franco Mulakkal Rape Case: NCW Extends Support to Nun

News 18  

With a court in Kerala on Friday acquitting a bishop in the rape case of a nun, NCW chairperson Rekha Sharma has said the woman should approach the high court against the judgement. An additional district and sessions court acquitted Roman Catholic Bishop Franco Mulakkal of the charges of raping the nun in a convent in the southern state. Extending …

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Kerala nun rape case: Who is Bishop Franco Mulakkal?
2 years, 11 months ago

Kerala nun rape case: Who is Bishop Franco Mulakkal?

India Today  

Bishop Franco Mulakkal uttered the words, “Praise the Lord,” as he stepped out of the Kottayam additional sessions court in Kerala on Friday. The court found him not guilty in what is known as the Kerala nun rape case of 2018. The court acquitted Bishop Mulakkal of all charges in the nun rape case. The Kerala nun alleged that she …

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Verdict in Kerala nun rape case on Friday, key witness says it will be 'victory over devil'
2 years, 11 months ago

Verdict in Kerala nun rape case on Friday, key witness says it will be 'victory over devil'

India Today  

Ahead of Kerala special court’s verdict in the nun rape case, Sister Lucy, who was dismissed from her congregation for criticising Bishop Franco Mulakkal, said the judgment would be “victory over devil”. Mulakkal is an accused in the Kerala nun rape case. “Tomorrow's sexual harassment case verdict would be a victory over devil,” Sister Lucy said. READ | Hugged and …

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[Nun Rape Case] 'Its In The Interest Of All That Case Attains Finality At The Earliest', Kerala HC Dismisses Franco Mulakkal's Plea To Adjourn The Trial Due To COVID [Read Order]
4 years, 2 months ago

[Nun Rape Case] 'Its In The Interest Of All That Case Attains Finality At The Earliest', Kerala HC Dismisses Franco Mulakkal's Plea To Adjourn The Trial Due To COVID [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Thursday dismissed a petition filed by Former Bishop Franco Mulakkal seeking to adjourn the trial in the nun rape case citing a big spurt in COVID cases in Kerala. Argument put forth by Mulakkal's Counsel It was contended by Mulakkal's Counsel that the Sessions Case being of the year 2019, "the Court is showing undue …

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Kerala Court Frames Charges Against Ex-Bishop Franco Mulakkal in Nun Rape Case
4 years, 4 months ago

Kerala Court Frames Charges Against Ex-Bishop Franco Mulakkal in Nun Rape Case

News 18  

A court here on Thursday framed charges against former Bishop of Jalandhar Diocese, Franco Mulakkal, in the case relating to rape of a nun in Kerala. The Supreme Court had directed Mulakkal to face trial as it dismissed his plea seeking discharge in the rape case lodged against him by the nun belonging to a congregation under Jalandhar diocese, saying …

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Kerala Nun Rape Case: Accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal Granted Bail by Trial Court
4 years, 4 months ago

Kerala Nun Rape Case: Accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal Granted Bail by Trial Court

News 18  

A trial court here on Friday granted bail to Bishop Franco Mulakkal, accused of raping a nun in Kerala, with stringent conditions and directed him to be present on the dates of hearing of the case. The Supreme Court on Wednesday had directed Mulakkal to face trial as it dismissed his plea seeking discharge in the rape case lodged against …

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Kerala nun rape case: Supreme Court dismisses discharge plea of accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal
4 years, 4 months ago

Kerala nun rape case: Supreme Court dismisses discharge plea of accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal

Firstpost  

The Kerala HC had dismissed a plea by the bishop last month while admitting the prosecution argument that there was prima facie evidence against him. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed Bishop Franco Mulakkal to face trial as it dismissed his plea seeking discharge in the rape case lodged against him by a nun, saying that there is …

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Kerala Nun Rape Case: Supreme Court Quashes Discharge Plea of Accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal
4 years, 4 months ago

Kerala Nun Rape Case: Supreme Court Quashes Discharge Plea of Accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal

News 18  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed Bishop Franco Mulakkal to face trial as it dismissed his plea seeking discharge in the rape case lodged against him by a nun, saying that there is no merit in his petition. Mulakkal, in his plea has challenged the Kerala High Court order of July 7, dismissing his discharge plea in the rape case …

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SC Dismisses Bishop Franco Mulakkal's Plea Seeking Discharge From Nun Rape Case
4 years, 4 months ago

SC Dismisses Bishop Franco Mulakkal's Plea Seeking Discharge From Nun Rape Case

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed the plea of Bishop Franco Mulakkal seeking discharge from the criminal trial in the nun-rape case.A bench of Chief Justice SA Bobde, Justices AS Bopanna & V. Ramasubramaniun, said that there was no case for discharge.Bishop Franco Mullakkal had approached the Supreme Court challenging the judgment of Kerala High Court rejecting his plea seeking. …

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Kerala Nun Rape Case: SC to hear plea of accused Franco Mulakkal seeking discharge on August 5
4 years, 4 months ago

Kerala Nun Rape Case: SC to hear plea of accused Franco Mulakkal seeking discharge on August 5

India Today  

A Supreme Court bench headed by Justice AS Bopanna will hear a plea of accused Franco Mulakkal seeking that he be discharged from the nun rape case on August 5, according to latest reports. The former Bishop and head of the Latin Catholic Diocese of Jalandhar, had recently approached the apex court after the Kerala High Court rejected his plea …

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Bishop Franco Mulakkal tests COVID-19 positive hours after Kerala court issues arrest warrant against him
4 years, 5 months ago

Bishop Franco Mulakkal tests COVID-19 positive hours after Kerala court issues arrest warrant against him

Firstpost  

However, members of a group of clergy members and laity who fought to get Mulakkal arrested raised doubts on whether he actually tested positive. Franco Mulakkal, the former Jalandhar Bishop accused of raping a Kerala nun, tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday, reports have said. Hindustan Times quoted the spokesperson of the Jalandhar Diocese Father Peter as saying that Mulakkal’s …

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Kerala nun rape case: Kottayam court cancels Bishop Franco Mulakkal's bail, issues non-bailable warrant
4 years, 5 months ago

Kerala nun rape case: Kottayam court cancels Bishop Franco Mulakkal's bail, issues non-bailable warrant

Firstpost  

The court cancelled Mulakkal’s bail for failing to appear for trial in the case and posted the trial for further hearing on 13 August. Kottayam: A local court on Monday cancelled the bail granted to Bishop Franco Mulakkal, accused of raping a nun in Kerala, for failing to appear for the trial in the case and issued a Non Bailable …

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