Adolescent Inter-Faith Relationship: POCSO Case Against Muslim Man Quashed After He Marries Victim, Says Romantic Relationship Not Coercion: Orissa High Court
In a notable judgment, the Orissa High Court recently quashed charges under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act) against a Muslim man, Fayazuddin Khan, who was accused of kidnapping and having repeated sexual intercourse with a minor Hindu girl. The case took a significant turn when the man married the victim, and they started a happy marital life, leading the court to dismiss the charges, considering…
