The Gauhati HC’s anticipatory bail to nine men accused under POCSO shows there is no presumption of sexual assault in every case of child marriage. Most are consensual and need to be handled with care.
The Delhi High Court on Monday issued notice to the Delhi government and Delhi Commission for Women in a petition filed seeking declaration of Section 3 (1) of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 as ultra vires of Article 21 of the Constitution.