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Nuns supporting a sexual assault survivor started 'Stand By Me', a sewing initiative. This venture, born from a crisis after their support was withdrawn, now offers independent survival.
Mulakkal, who was acquitted in the sensational case that rocked Kerala in 2018, had stepped down from his position early last month.
The priest said he spoke to the survivor after the Vatican's announcement regarding the bishop's resignation came out on Thursday evening.
Vatican clarified Mulakkal's resignation was requested as 'pro bono Ecclesiae' especially for the good of the diocese which needs a new bishop.
The 57-year-old Bishop was accused of raping the nun multiple times during his visit to a convent in Kottayam between 2014 and 2016 when he was the bishop of the Jalandhar diocese.
The survivor's conflict and emotional trauma also justify the delay in coming out and making a complaint.
Special Public Prosecutor Jithesh J Babu handed over the legal advice to Kottayam district police chief D Shilpa on Saturday.
The accused in both cases are people sworn to a life of celibacy. And forbidden desires were at the heart of both the crimes.
Kottayam Superintendent of Police D Shilpa told reporters that the police have sought legal opinion from the special public prosecutor to move an appeal against the judgment.
Kottayam Superintendent of Police D Shilpa said they have approached the Special Public Prosecutor to assess the scope for appeal in the case.
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