🔆 SC’s Deviation from POCSO: Key Judgment Explained ✅ On May 23, 2024, the Supreme Court declined to impose a sentence on a man convicted under the POCSO Act, citing the victim did not view it as a crime and had faced social fallout. ✅ The case involved a 13-year-old girl who married a 25-year-old man, later gave birth, and stayed with him. ✅ The Calcutta HC recognized “consensual sexual relationship” with a minor, which the SC overturned, reaffirming POCSO does not recognize consent below 18. ✅ The SC flagged systemic failures and emphasized child welfare over punishment, sparking debate on legal and social safeguards. #pocso #supremecourt #childprotection #legalrights