Muslim Marriages Not Exempt from POCSO Act, Says Kerala High Court
Shruti Mahapatra
The Kerala High Court ruled that Muslim marriages under personal law are not excluded from the POCSO Act. Sexual relations with minors are illegal, even under the guise of marriage.
Shruti Mahapatra
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