The Delhi High Court has granted regular bail to a petitioner accused under the POCSO Act, observing that while a minor’s consent has no legal value, a prima facie romantic relationship and the “intellectual capacity” of a victim near the age of majority are relevant considerations for bail. Justice Vikas Mahajan passed the order in
“Romantic Involvement” Tilts Balance Despite Minor’s Statutory Incapacity to Consent: Delhi HC Grants Bail in POCSO Case
