Dnyaneshwar v. the State of Karnataka and Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
Petition seeking quashing of criminal proceedings under the POCSO Act arising from a consensual relationship in which a minor girl gave birth. The court found the parties were in love, the pregnancy resulted from the relationship, and allowed the petition subject to conditions.
What did the court decide?
Criminal proceedings against the petitioner under Sections 5 and 6 of the POCSO Act quashed, subject to conditions.