Consensual sex with minor wife is also rape: Bombay high court
Nov 15, 2024 1:25 PM IST
The HC was hearing an appeal filed by a man challenging a verdict of a trial court, which convicted him under charges of rape and provisions of the POCSO Act.
Stating that the age of consent is above 18, HC said, "It needs to be stated that sexual intercourse with a girl below 18 years of age is rape, regardless of whether she is married or not”.
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