Supreme Court Reviews POCSO Act "Romeo and Juliet" Clause

2 UPDATES · 8 DAYS · 20 FEB 2026 — 27 FEB 2026

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Latest · 27 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court is reviewing a "Romeo and Juliet" clause to address unintended consequences of the POCSO Act, which criminalizes consensual relationships between adolescents.

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20Feb

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Five, including 15-year-old, booked under POCSO Act for alleged sexual abuse of girl in Kerala

27Feb

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The Supreme Court is reviewing a "Romeo and Juliet" clause to address unintended consequences of the POCSO Act, which criminalizes consensual relationships between adolescents.

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