The Bombay High Court observed that many women facing severe domestic violence continue staying in harmful marriages due to social stigma and orthodox pressures, noting the sad reality that victims often remain despite grave threats to their lives.
On Monday(15th April),The Delhi High Court acquitted a man charged under the POCSO Act on 15th April due to prosecution’s inadequacies. The court highlighted the delicate balance of justice in child abuse cases and emphasized enduring stigma for the accused. It also noted flaws in the prosecution’s arguments and potential external influences on the allegations.
