Karnataka HC Denies Bail in POCSO Case, Says Minor’s Consent Not Legally Valid
Shruti Mahapatra
The Karnataka High Court denied bail to an accused in a POCSO case, stating that a minor's consent is not valid under the law. The case involved serious charges under…
Sexual harassment/ Molestation
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