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Consent irrelevant in POCSO cases, says Kerala High Court
AI EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Kerala High Court has ruled that consent is not a valid defense in cases prosecuted under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. The decision came as the court dismissed an appeal by an accused person challenging their conviction under the law.
WHY IT MATTERS
The ruling reinforces the legal framework protecting minors from sexual offenses by clarifying that consent is irrelevant in such cases, setting a precedent for future prosecutions under the POCSO Act.
The Court made the legal position clear while dismissing a plea by an accused challenging his conviction under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012
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