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Pocso shouldn't be slapped on teens in love: SC

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 19 August 2025 ()
The Supreme Court of India has observed that love is not a crime, emphasizing that teenage romantic relationships should not be criminalized under the POCSO Act. Justices Nagarathna and Mahadevan highlighted the need to protect genuine affection between adolescents, cautioning against treating them as criminals when elopements occur.
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