Context
Recently Karnataka High Court in Bande Rama v. State of Karnataka quashed criminal proceedings of rape and kidnapping under the Indian Penal Code, under the (POCSO) Act, 2012.
Background (The Case)
What is the issue?
What is the purpose of the Minimum age of sexual consent?
What are the options available to victims in such matters?
Section 482 of the CrPC: Nothing in this Code shall be deemed to limit or affect the inherent powers of the High Court to make such orders as may be necessary to give effect to any order under this Code, or to prevent abuse of the process of any Court or otherwise to secure the ends of justice. |
High Courts Observation:
Capability to give “free consent”?
Provisions of the laws relevant to the situation:
Changing scenario:
Global Scenario:
Way Forward
Verifying, please be patient.