According to the Bombay High Court, what is the legal stance on sex with a minor wife in India
The court has made a significant ruling on this issue.
- The Bombay High Court ruled that sexual intercourse with a minor wife, even if she is above 15 years of age, is considered as rape under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
- The court clarified that an exception to marital rape cannot be invoked when the wife is a minor, as it goes against the spirit of the POCSO Act which aims to protect children from sexual abuse.
- The landmark ruling emphasized on the importance of safeguarding the rights and well-being of minor girls, regardless of their marital status.
- This judgment is significant as it reinforces the legal protection provided to minors against sexual exploitation and abuse, even within the institution of marriage.
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