Abuse of POCSO, especially by families objecting to romantic involvement among teenagers, has become common, says court; orders the judgment copy to be given to Law Secretary to take steps to ‘curb this menace’
Consider Romeo-Juliet clause in POCSO to protect adolescent relationships, Supreme Court tells Centre
Published 13 hours ago
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