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Consensual Relationship Delhi HC Grants Bail in POCSO Case

by Ayushi
August 9, 2023
in INDIA
Delhi High Court has granted bail to a man accused under POCSO Act for consensual relationship with a minor girl.
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In a significant legal development, the Delhi High Court has extended bail to a 23-year-old man entangled in a case falling within the ambit of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act). The case, rooted in a consensual physical relationship between the accused and a minor girl, underscores the complexities of interpreting the law in cases of consensual relationship.

 

Justice Vikas Mahajan, presiding over the case, anchored his decision on a previous high court ruling that underscored the foundational purpose of the POCSO Act: safeguarding individuals under the age of 18 from sexual exploitation. The Act, as clarified by the court, was never designed to label consensual romantic connections between young adults as criminal acts.

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The focal point of the court’s analysis was the maturity and intellectual capacity of the minor girl, who was 17 and a half years old at the time of the incident. Justice Mahajan observed that her level of maturity indicated the potential for her active participation in a consensual romantic association with the accused. The court affirmed that the physical intimacy between the two was a result of their voluntary inclinations.

 

The petitioner, aged about 23 years, had been in custody since October 15, 2021. Justice Mahajan expressed concerns about exposing the young man to the negative influences of seasoned criminals, emphasizing that keeping him incarcerated would potentially inflict more harm than good.

 

Addressing the intricacies of the case, the court acknowledged that the prosecutrix was a minor when the incident occurred. However, the court noted that she was aged 17.5 years at the time, possessing a level of maturity and intellectual capacity that couldn’t be disregarded. Concurrently, the petitioner was around 20 years old when the incident took place, adding another layer to the complexity of the matter.

 

The case originated with an FIR filed by the girl, alleging a physical relationship with her neighbor. She alluded to the prospect of a future marriage with the accused. Subsequently, her medical examination revealed her pregnancy, though the option of abortion was no longer feasible due to the advanced stage of her pregnancy.

 

Crucially, the court acknowledged that the prosecutrix had expressed her reluctance to initiate legal proceedings against the petitioner. Despite this, it seemed that the FIR was lodged, possibly influenced by family pressure. The family’s decision might have been motivated by the discovery of the girl’s pregnancy, which had progressed beyond the stage where abortion could be considered a viable recourse.

 

This case highlights the intricate interplay of age, consent, individual circumstances, and the broader legal framework. The court’s nuanced approach underscores the necessity of assessing such situations from multiple angles, ensuring that justice is served while considering the unique dynamics of each case.

Tags: bailconsensual relationshipDelhi High Courtlegal complexitiesminor girlPOCSO Act
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