Delhi HC says Muslim marriage cannot shield sex with minor wife under POCSO
The Delhi High Court refused to quash an FIR against a man accused of sexually assaulting his minor wife. It said a marriage claimed under Muslim personal law cannot create a POCSO exception for children below 18.
27 Sep 11:23 · India Today
Muslim marriage cannot override POCSO law: Delhi High Court
Delhi High Court: Muslim personal law cannot shield rape/POCSO offenses; 18-year threshold overrides marital immunity.
26 Sep 17:28 · The Hindu
Muslim marriage doesn't remove criminality of physical relations with minor: Delhi HC
Delhi High Court rules muslim marriage cannot shield sexual assault of a minor from POCSO/BNS penalties; marriage validity ≠ criminal immunity.
27 Sep 10:32 · The Hindu
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