Delhi High Court Refuses to Quash Case Against Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting His Minor Wife

The Delhi High Court refused to quash proceedings against a man accused of sexual offences against his minor wife, observing that the court cannot make exceptions for “near-majority consensual relationships” under the POCSO Act.

The Court emphasized that marriage, cohabitation, birth of a child, or the victim’s current no-objection cannot legalize conduct involving a minor. 

The Court noted that since sexual intercourse with a person below 18 years is a punishable offence under the POCSO Act, and the proceedings must continue.

[Prince Kumar Sharma And Others V The State NCT of Delhi and Anr]