Court

A sessions court has permitted a sexual assault accused to visit his 75-year-old ailing mother for a few hours with a police escort at his own cost after he made a plea stating that he is worried about her health as she was being repeatedly hospitalized. The court said the visit may help improve her health. While allowing him to visit his mother either at home or hospital, the court said it is considering the humanitarian aspect. The applicant Rajendra Thakkar is facing charges of unnatural sexual assault and offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO).…