Delhi High Court says Muslim marriage does not exempt adults from POCSO charges
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The Delhi High Court ruled that a marriage under Muslim personal law does not shield an adult from criminal liability for sexual relations with a minor.
- The court held that a marriage certificate cannot be used to defeat prosecution under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.
- The decision emphasizes that the POCSO framework would be weakened if adults could rely on personal‑law marriage to avoid criminal charges.
- The ruling applies to any adult who claims a valid marriage under Muslim personal law to justify sexual relations with a girl under 18.
Covered by 2 outlets across the spectrum: 50% left, 50% center, 0% right.
How each side framed it
Left-leaning: The Hindu highlighted that the court warned the POCSO framework would be substantially weakened by allowing adults to use marriage certificates to evade prosecution. (AI-generated summary of how this side framed it)
Muslim marriage doesn't remove criminality of physical relations with minor: Delhi HC
Center: Tribune India focused on the court’s statement that personal‑law marriage does not confer immunity from penal law regarding sexual relations with a minor. (AI-generated summary of how this side framed it)
Marriage under personal law doesn’t confer immunity from POCSO: Delhi HC
Timeline
First reported by The Hindu on ; 2 articles from 2 outlets so far.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
- Center (1): Tribune India