Madras High Court grants bail to man accused under POCSO Act who undertook to marry victim after she turns 18 [Read Order]

The Court was told that the 17-year-old victim and the accused man were closely related and in love.

Madurai Bench

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court recently granted bail to a man accused under Section 6 of the POCSO Act after he undertook to marry the 17-year-old pregnant victim after she turns 18 years of age.

Section 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act deals with the penalty for "aggravated penetrative sexual assault" upon a minor.

Madras High Court

Madurai bench

Bail

POCSO Act

Statutory Rape

Justice GK Ilanthiraiyan