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Consensual Romantic Relationship With Minor Near 18 Years Can Be Considered For Bail In POCSO Case: Delhi High Court
Nupur Thapliyal
4 Feb 2026 2:03 PM IST
The Delhi High Court has granted bail to a man accused in a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, observing that while consent of a minor has no legal value, the romantic nature of the relationship and the prosecutrix's age being close to 18 years are relevant considerations at the stage of bail.Justice Vikas Mahajan allowed the bail application filed by...
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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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