Delhi HC: Marriage Does Not Shield Against POCSO Prosecution
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- The Delhi High Court ruled that a child's marriage does not exempt them from POCSO prosecution.
- Justice Sanjeev Narula stated that statutory protection depends on the child's age, not marital status.
- The decision clarifies that marriage cannot be used as a defense in child sexual abuse cases.
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Marriage No Shield Against POCSO Prosecution: Delhi HC
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First reported by Deccan Chronicle on ; 1 article from 1 outlets so far.
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- Right-leaning (1): Deccan Chronicle
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- Marriage No Shield Against POCSO Prosecution: Delhi HC — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning) ·