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Marriage does not bar POCSO prosecution if wife is under 18, says Kerala HC

India Latest News: Top National Headlines Today & Breaking News | The Hindu Aug 31, 2026 · 3:44 PM 👁 0 views ❤ 0 likes

Accused had contended that he married the complainant, then 17, in accordance with Islamic religious rites; Court says the validity of the alleged marriage must be decided by the trial court; HC holds that marriage would not absolve the accused of criminal liability under POCSO or the IPC

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