Delhi High Court Grants Bail in Controversial POCSO Case Involving Young Couple

The Delhi High Court granted bail to a young man accused of raping a minor involved in a love affair. The court noted 'misapplication' of laws in such cases, where young boys are jailed due to familial objections to their relationships. The bail was granted with conditions, considering the parties' ages and the petitioner's future.

The Delhi High Court has granted bail to a young man accused of raping a minor girl he was romantically involved with, highlighting a 'misapplication' of the law in cases involving young couples.

Justice Subramonium Prasad noted that consensual relationships between girls just below the age of 18 and boys slightly older fall into a 'legal grey area,' as minor's consent is not legally valid.

The court expressed concern over the petitioner's future, asserting that prolonged jail time could turn him into a hardened criminal. The bail was granted with conditions, acknowledging the familial pressure involved and the prosecutrix's fluctuating statements.

(With inputs from agencies.)