SC on Pocso Misuse: How can State Prevent Elopement of Girl & Boy?

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The Supreme Court questioned the Pocso Act's use in consensual teenage relationships. Justices noted parents often file cases to protect family honor after elopements. The court considered adolescent experimentation and the definition of sexual assault. It reviewed a case involving a minor and a 25-year-old man. The bench emphasized practical directions for adolescent well-being and child protection.