#sexual assault minor

Bombay HC rules school admission records as definitive proof of minority under POCSO Act, eliminating the need for medical age verification. The court also clarifies that Section 366A IPC charges fail without explicit intent to seduce the minor for another person, quashing the conviction on this ground.

Punjab & Haryana High Court rules that minor victims of sexual assault can terminate pregnancies beyond the 20-week limit if a medical board certifies risks to physical or mental health, reinforcing reproductive autonomy under Article 21. This sets a precedent for prioritizing victim welfare over rigid gestational limits in cases of sexual violence.

Bombay High Court directs medical board assessment for minor victim of sexual assault seeking termination beyond 24 weeks, affirming autonomy and procedural safeguards under MTP Act and POCSO.