Tag: Adolescent Consent

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• Supreme Court’s “Romeo-Juliet Clause” Judgment (2026) — A Turning Point in POCSO Law

  15 Feb, 2026

  In 2026, the Supreme Court suggested a “Romeo-Juliet Clause” to protect consensual adolescent relationships from harsh POCSO prosecution. This landmark observation addresses misuse of the Act, age determination in bail proceedings, and the urgent need for reform in India’s child protection laws.