SC floats 'Romeo-Juliet' clause for Pocso; says law is being misused to 'settle scores' in genuine teenage relationships

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India's Supreme Court is reviewing the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. Judges are concerned the law is misused against consensual teenage relationships. They propose a 'Romeo-Juliet' clause to protect genuine adolescent bonds. This aims to differentiate abuse from young love. The court stresses the law's core purpose must be preserved.