No Muslim Personal Law Immunity From POCSO Case for Sex with Minor Wife: Delhi High Court
Justice Sanjeev Narula said a valid Muslim marriage does not bar POCSO or BNS prosecution when the wife was under 18, and dismissed the quashing plea.
7 Articles
7 Articles
Delhi HC: Personal law no bar to POCSO trial of minor's husband
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has directed a man to face trial under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for having sexual relations with his minor wife, ruling that personal laws cannot be invoked to claim exemption from criminal liability under penal statutes. In his judgment of September 23 released on … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on What…
‘Person Who Is 16 Remains 16’: Delhi HC Rejects Muslim Marriage Defence In POCSO Case
<p class="isSelectedEnd">The Delhi High Court has held that a marriage recognised under Muslim personal law does not grant a man immunity from criminal prosecution for having sexual intercourse with a wife who was below 18 at the time.</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">Justice Sanjeev Narula made the observation while refusing to quash a criminal case against a man booked under Section 64(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 6 of the P…
Can Muslim Personal Law Protect Husband From POCSO Case Over Minor Wife? Delhi High Court Answers | 📰 LatestLY
The Delhi High Court has ruled that a marriage claimed to be valid under Muslim personal law cannot shield a man from criminal prosecution under the Protection of Children from S*xual Offences (POCSO) Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) if his wife was below 18 years of age at the time of the alleged offence. 📰 Can Muslim Personal Law Protect Husband From POCSO Case Over Minor Wife? Delhi High Court Answers.
Delhi HC on Minor Wife Case: The Delhi High Court has held that the validity of a marriage under Muslim personal law does not exempt a man from criminal proceedings under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) and the BNS (Bankruptcy Code). The court refused to quash the FIR against the accused.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 40% of the sources are Center, 40% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
