The Economic Times

SC floats 'Romeo-Juliet' clause for Pocso; says law is being misused to 'settle scores' in genuine teenage relationships

India's Supreme Court is reviewing the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. Judges are concerned the law is misused against consensual teenage relationships. They propose a 'Romeo-Juliet' clause to protect genuine adolescent bonds. This aims to differentiate abuse from young love. The court stresses the law's core purpose must be preserved.