Consensual Nature Of Relationship Irrelevant For Prosecution Under POCSO Act: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court recently delivered a significant judgment in a case involving Mohd. Rafayat Ali, who was accused of engaging in sexual activities with a 16-year-old girl under the pretext of marriage. The case centers around the application of the POCSO Act (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act) and the legal implications of consensual relationships when the victim is underage. The court's ruling reaffirmed that under the POCSO…