india π‘οΈ Muslim marriage not shield against POCSO in Kerala
The Kerala High Court refused to quash a rape case against a man, rejecting his claim that Muslim rites marriage protected him. The case involves the accused and a 17-year-old girl in Mannarkkad Police Station. The alleged offences took place between October 23 and October 26, 2021. The court emphasized that POCSO applies regardless of marital status or personal law validity. The allegations will only be fully tested after a trial. βοΈ