Kerala High Court allows prosecution in minor-wife sexual assault case
Palakkad: The Kerala High Court declined to stop criminal proceedings against a man accused of sexually assaulting his wife when she was 17. The court held that POCSO protections apply to a minor even when the alleged offences occur within a marriage. The court’s observations were limited to the proceedings before it and do not determine the final outcome of the trial.
Action to Be Taken
Children facing sexual abuse should have access to immediate protection, confidential reporting, legal assistance and appropriate support services.
📰 Source: The News Minute (English)
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