#Bail in Sexual Offenses

Bombay High Court rules that passive presence at the scene of a sexual offense under Section 376-DA IPC and POCSO Act does not constitute culpability. The judgment underscores that active participation is essential for conviction, granting bail to accused with no overt role in the crime.

Bombay High Court holds that consent of a minor under POCSO is legally void, even in cases of alleged love affairs; bail granted due to prolonged pre-trial detention.