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.
A Mumbai court convicted a 19-year-old for confessing his love to a 14-year-old girl and holding her hand. Judge Ashwini Lokhande presided over the case, determining that the boy’s actions compromised the young girl’s dignity. The court highlighted the necessity of safeguarding minors from inappropriate advances. This conviction underscores the serious legal consequences of such behavior toward minors. It serves as a reminder of the importance of respecting boundaries and the law when it comes to interactions with minors.
Today, On 1st July, The Patna High Court upheld the accused’s conviction for raping a minor, emphasizing the need to preserve a woman’s dignity and condemning attempts to tarnish her character. The judgment stressed the importance of a compassionate and respectful approach to victims of sexual crimes, reinforcing the principle of respect and protection for all women in society.
Today, 20th May, A Delhi court postponed the decision on dropping the POCSO case against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, former head of the Wrestling Federation of India and BJP MP, to October 6. The case, brought by a minor female wrestler, was deferred after the victim retracted her statement. The judicial process reflects careful scrutiny, especially in cases involving minors.
In a landmark judgment, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has declared that not reporting a crime under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act is a bailable offence. This ruling aligns with similar decisions previously made by the Kerala and Karnataka High Courts, setting a significant precedent in the legal interpretation of the […]
