#minor consent

The Allahabad High Court upheld a conviction for kidnapping and rape, ruling that a minor's consent is legally irrelevant under Sections 366 and 376 IPC, that the prosecutrix's uncorroborated testimony suffices for conviction, and that an appellate court cannot remedy the trial court's omission to impose a mandatory fine.

Karnataka High Court rules that while a minor’s consent is legally invalid under POCSO Act, bail may still be granted if the accused has undergone prolonged custody and cooperated with investigation. The ruling underscores that bail considerations under Section 439 CrPC must balance statutory strictures with individual liberty, even in heinous offences.

Delhi High Court rules that in cases under Section 376(2)(n) IPC, a minor's birth certificate is definitive proof of age, overriding medical opinion. The court reaffirms that consent of a minor is legally irrelevant, upholding conviction while setting aside kidnapping charges due to voluntary association.

The Chhattisgarh High Court has affirmed that consent from a minor is legally meaningless under the POCSO Act, and school admission records constitute conclusive evidence of age in sexual offense cases. This ruling strengthens prosecutorial certainty in child sexual abuse trials, eliminating defense strategies based on disputed age or claimed consent, and reinforces the Act’s protective intent.

Bombay High Court grants bail in POCSO case but clarifies that minor's consent is legally void, even in consensual relationships. Key bail conditions outlined.

The Karnataka High Court reaffirmed that under the POCSO Act, a minor’s consent is legally irrelevant, and mere delay in filing a complaint cannot justify discharge at the preliminary stage under Section 250 of BNSS. The ruling underscores the strict liability framework of POCSO, where the victim’s age overrides any claim of consent, impacting defense strategies in child sexual abuse cases.

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.