Smt. Gulafasa and 2 Others v. State of U.P. and 3 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ petition seeking quashing of FIR under Sections 363, 366 IPC arising from an alleged inter-faith or love marriage; State disputed the petitioner's majority based on school records. Court directed ossification test to determine the victim's age, recording of her statement under Section 161/164 CrPC (180/183 BNSS), and interim protection from coercive action till next date.
What did the court decide?
Interim protection: no coercive action against petitioners pursuant to FIR until next date of listing; age determination and statement recording directed.