Kerala High Court rules Muslim man liable under POCSO for sex with minor wife
- The Kerala High Court ruled that a Muslim man can face POCSO charges for sexual intercourse with his minor wife.
- The court held that POCSO applies when one spouse is under 18, regardless of whether the marriage is valid under Muslim personal law.
- The man had married the girl in 2021 when she was 17, with the marriage performed according to Islamic customs.
- The court refused to quash the case, saying the marriage did not absolve him of criminal liability for the alleged sexual acts.
Source: newindianexpress.com
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