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No immunity from Pocso FIR despite marrying survivor, having child: HC

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Nagpur HC refused to quash a Pocso case against a man who married a 17-year-old and fathered her child, ruling a minor’s consent is irrelevant. The court emphasized that taking a minor from lawful custody constitutes an offense, irrespective of marriage or the girl’s current support for the accused. Courts must adhere to existing law.

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