According to the Bombay High Court, what is the legal stance on having sex with a minor wife
Bombay High Court's ruling on sex with minor wife
The Bombay High Court ruled that having sexual intercourse with a minor wife, even if consensual, is considered statutory rape under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. The key points of the ruling include:
- Consent is irrelevant when it comes to minors under the age of 18.
- It is a criminal offense to engage in sexual activity with a minor, regardless of marital status.
- The marital rape exception does not apply to minors as they are unable to give valid consent.
- Both physical and mental well-being of the child should be protected by the law.
- Strict actions should be taken against offenders to prevent exploitation and abuse of minors.
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