The Gauhati High Court has recently overturned a conviction of an accused under Section 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (POCSO) Act, 2012. The court held that the accused may be given bail in circumstances where the prosecution cannot establish that the victim is a minor and the relationship was not consensual.  … Continue reading Exploring the Gauhati High Court’s Interpretation: Balancing Consensual Relationships and POCSO Bail Criteria