The Uttarakhand High Court quashed POCSO proceedings against a 21-year-old man after he lawfully married the 17-year-old victim. The court cited their peaceful cohabitation and the woman’s pregnancy, deeming continuation of the case a denial of justice. This decision emphasizes compassion and practicality in specific post-marriage scenarios. The Uttarakhand High Court quashed POCSO proceedings against a 21-year-old man after he lawfully married the 17-year-old victim. The court cited their peaceful cohabitation and the woman’s pregnancy, deeming continuation of the case a denial of justice. This decision emphasizes compassion and practicality in specific post-marriage scenarios.
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Can a POCSO case be dropped after couple marries? Uttarakhand HC explains
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