misuse of POCSO
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The Madras High Court observed that cases involving consensual adolescent relationships often result in the young boy facing criminal consequences due to parental differences.

Justice N. Kotiswar Singh
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Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh served as the Chief Justice of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, prior to being elevated as Judge of the Supreme Court of India on 18-7-2024.

Supreme Court January 2026
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Stay informed with the latest Supreme Court judgments from January 2026, covering critical areas such as Right to Menstrual Health; Right to Education; UGC Regulations; Inclusion of Romeo Juliet Clause etc.

Romeo-Juliet clause
Case BriefsSupreme Court

The Court stated that POCSO Act is one of the most solemn articulations of justice aimed at protecting the children. Yet, when this legislation is misused, misapplied and used as a tool for exacting revenge, the notion of justice itself teeters on the edge of inversion.

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by Ana Khan†