Consensual Nature Of Relationship Irrelevant For Prosecution Under POCSO Act: Delhi High Court

Nupur Thapliyal

10 Feb 2025 5:00 PM IST

  • Consensual Nature Of Relationship Irrelevant For Prosecution Under POCSO Act: Delhi High Court

    The Delhi High Court has observed that prima facie, the consensual nature of relationship between the accused and prosecutrix is irrelevant for prosecution under the POCSO Act. Rejecting the accused's plea that the relationship between him and the prosecutrix was consensual in nature, Justice Sanjeev Narula said:“This plea of consensual relationship is legally immaterial. Under the POCSO...

    Nupur Thapliyal

    Nupur Thapliyal

    Nupur Thapliyal is a Principal Correspondent with LiveLaw, based in New Delhi. She reports from the Delhi High Court and trial courts in the national capital

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