The Allahabad High Court granted bail to an 18-year-old boy, stating that the POCSO Act was not meant to criminalize consensual teenage relationships. The Court said such misuse of the law can lead to injustice.
The Allahabad High Court granted bail to two rape accused, stating that false allegations in sexual offence cases are on the rise. The court noted that Indian society has changed significantly in recent years.
The Uttar Pradesh Assembly passed a bill denying anticipatory bail to rape accused and those charged under the POCSO Act, reinforcing a zero-tolerance policy for crimes against women and children.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has expressed concern over the rise in sexual offences linked to live-in relationships, citing their impact on societal values and individual behavior.
The Allahabad High Court acquitted a man in a rape case, highlighting that in cases of consensual relationships, both the complainant and the accused must share the responsibility of proof. The court ruled that the accusations of rape could not be substantiated.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has noted that live-in relationships are leading to a rise in sexual offences, citing this while rejecting a bail plea for a man accused of rape.
The Allahabad High Court granted bail to two men accused of rape, noting an increase in false implications in sexual offences. The court cited societal changes and emphasized the complexities in such cases.
