Court: Kerala High Court
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Consent irrelevant in POCSO cases, says Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court ruled that consent is irrelevant in cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, while dismissing a plea by an accused challenging his conviction. The court clarified that the POCSO Act is a special law designed to protect children from sexual exploitation, and the consent of a minor does not negate the offence. This judgment reinforces the strict liability nature of POCSO provisions and is significant for understanding child protection laws in India.
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Act: Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012
Ruling: Consent of minor is irrelevant in POCSO cases
Action: Dismissed plea by accused challenging conviction
Legal Principle: POCSO is a special law with strict liability; consent does not negate offence
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