An order of the Bombay High Court’s Kolhapur bench, granting anticipatory bail to a 26-year-old farmer accused of forcibly marrying and raping his 14-year-old niece, spawns questions galore. The utter confusion in the litigants’ submissions and the Court’s reaction scripts an interesting case study
With sexual crimes against girls setting off alarm bells and widespread protests, it is imperative to strengthen the legal framework and ensure its rigorous enforcement. There are some key areas in existing laws that can be improved
The Calcutta High Court advised adolescent girls to control their sexual urges and boys to respect their bodily autonomy. Courts have also often criticised the POCSO Act for prosecuting adolescents