Bombay High Court: “Can’t Dismiss POCSO Cases in Consensual Minor Relationships Until Centre Clarifies”

The Bombay High Court said it cannot dismiss POCSO cases involving consensual relationships with minors until the Central government makes its stand clear. The court emphasised that such cases need careful legal scrutiny, not blanket dismissal.

Delhi High Court: Adolescents Should Have Romantic Relationships Without Legal Fear

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has emphasized that the legal system should adopt a compassionate approach when dealing with criminal cases involving adolescent love. The court stressed that “understanding” should be prioritized over “punishment,” and the law must evolve to recognize relationships between adolescents that are consensual and free from coercion.

Andhra Pradesh High Court Acknowledges Complexity of Adolescent Love in Bail Decision

Justice Venkata Jyothirmai Pratapa at the Andhra Pradesh High Court has granted bail to the defendant in a prominent case accused of rape and abduction. The ruling was issued following the Criminal Petition of 2024, wherein the petitioner requested ordinary bail under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The Andhra Pradesh High […]