Archive · 18 Jun 2025
Karnataka HC Upholds Acquittal in Ex-Diplomat Sex Assault Case
A former French diplomat, Pascal Mazurier, was accused of sexually assaulting his young daughter.
However, a court previously decided he was not guilty.
The child's mother appealed, but the Karnataka High Court agreed with the prior decision.
The court stated the mother may have had ulterior motives for reporting the accusations.
The court also questioned inconsistencies in the child's testimony.
Karnataka High Court upheld the acquittal of former French diplomat Pascal Mazurier.
Mazurier was accused of raping his minor daughter.
The alleged incidents occurred in 2010 and 2012.
The trial court acquitted Mazurier in 2017, citing lack of evidence and potential ulterior motives.
The court cited inconsistencies in the victim's testimony and potential coaching.
- Who
- Pascal Mazurier, his daughter, and the daughter's mother.
- What
- Karnataka High Court upheld the acquittal of Pascal Mazurier in a sexual assault case.
- When
- The ruling was made on June 5 and recently made public.
- Where
- Karnataka High Court, India
- Why
- The court found inconsistencies in the evidence and potential ulterior motives in the allegations.
Mother's Perspective
Mazurier's Perspective
Pre-Complaint Actions
Mother's Perspective
Evidence collection before the complaint was a sign of caution.
Mazurier's Perspective
The court viewed it as a well-orchestrated build-up, raising doubt.
Medical Evidence
Mother's Perspective
Medical evidence supported the accusations.
Mazurier's Perspective
The medical evidence had alternative explanations.
- Defendant
- Pascal Mazurier
- Accusation
- Rape of minor daughter
- Court
- Karnataka High Court
- Verdict
- Acquittal upheld
- Date of Incidents
- 2010 and 2012
- Original Complaint
- Filed by the mother
Sources
Karnataka HC Upholds Acquittal Of Former French Diplomat Accused Of Sexually Abusing Daughter
Karnataka High Court declines to quash Pocso case against Bengaluru IISc professor, orders speedy trial
