Adolescent relationships must not be punished under POCSO: Delhi HC
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Feb 19, 2025, 18:30 IST | Updated: Feb 19, 2025, 18:30 IST
In a POCSO case, the Delhi High Court emphasised that while the legal age of consent is crucial for protecting minors, adolescents should be permitted to express their feelings and engage in relationships without the fear of criminalisation.
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