Madras High Court Grants Bail in POCSO Case After Marriage Pledge
· India · Indian Express, Zee News, Live Law
The Madras High Court has granted bail to a 20-year-old engineering student accused in a POCSO case after he provided a formal affidavit pledging not to marry the minor complainant until she reaches the legal age. The accused, who was arrested on June 27, faces charges including penetrative sexual assault, criminal intimidation, and caste-based offences. Justice M Nirmal Kumar noted that the girl's side had no serious objection to the bail, provided that safeguards are in place to prevent interference during proceedings. The court did not rule on the conflicting accounts provided by the defence and the prosecution regarding the nature of the relationship. The accused further committed to respecting the girl's choice and ensuring that caste or community differences would not impede a future lawful marriage.
Why it matters
The court's decision highlights the complex intersection of legal proceedings, personal undertakings, and the protection of minors in sensitive criminal cases within the Indian judicial system.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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