The continued criminalisation of young people in consensual and non-exploitative sexual acts should make us question the usage of criminal law to regulate teenage behaviour and deprive adolescents of their dignity and liberty
While the Supreme Court has stayed the order after it was argued that the judgment was “likely to set a dangerous precedent”, it remains to be seen how the apex court responds to this unprecedented interpretation of the POCSO Act.
Drastic legislative measures in response to the spike in sexual crimes against children distract public attention from executive and judicial failures to ensure justice for child victims
