Today, On 18th September, the Karnataka High Court dismissed charges against NCPCR chief Priyank Kanoongo, who faced allegations for a controversial tweet likening a Muslim orphanage to the “Taliban.” The court emphasized the need for public officials to exercise caution in their statements, quashing the FIR and highlighting the absence of terrorism references in Kanoongo’s remarks.
Today, On 6th August, The Supreme Court of India agreed to expedite the hearing on whether Muslim personal law allowing child marriages supersedes the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006. The issue arose following a Punjab and Haryana High Court decision allowing a 16-year-old Muslim girl to marry after reaching puberty. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta emphasized the urgency due to conflicting rulings from various High Courts. The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights challenged the ruling and requested the alignment of Islamic personal law with national penal laws to protect the fundamental rights of minor Muslim women.
In a significant judgment, the Calcutta High Court has underscored the complexities surrounding consensual sexual relationships among adolescents. The court observed that non-exploitative sexual relationships without any malicious intent are increasingly prevalent among the country’s youth. It further highlighted that the current legal framework, which fails to recognize consensual sexual behavior of older adolescents, leads […]
The Law Commission of India, in its recent report, has advised the Union government to retain the existing age of consent, which stands at 18, under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO), 2012. The recommendation comes in light of concerns surrounding child abuse, trafficking, and prostitution. The report states, “After a careful […]