Supreme Court intervention plea highlights NGO opposition to lowering the age of consent from 18 to 16, warning of child abuse, paternity complications, exploitation, and pedophilia risks under Indian law.
The Kerala High Court dismissed the POCSO case against Asianet News, acknowledging the channel’s responsible reporting on drug abuse. The court stated that the channel “deserved recognition” for its work, and emphasized that no further proceedings would be pursued at the Special POCSO Court in Kozhikode.
A Delhi court acquitted a man accused of raping a student, stating that the victim was in a “love relationship” with him. The court found no strong evidence to prove the charges against the accused. It observed that their relationship appeared to be consensual. The verdict highlights the importance of clear legal proof in such cases.