#Statutory Rape

Allahabad High Court rules that halala nikah performed under coercion or on a minor is not protected by personal laws and constitutes statutory rape and gang rape under POCSO Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The judgment underscores constitutional rights over religious practices when they violate child protection laws, setting a precedent for similar cases involving minors or coercive marital practices.

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.