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Can Minor Muslim Girls Marry After Attaining Puberty?: Centre Seeks Supreme Court`s Priority Adjudication
The plea filed by NCPCR said the Punjab and Haryana High Court erred in ignoring the fact that sexual intercourse with a minor girl below the age of 18 years, is sexual assault as per the POCSO Act and this legal position cannot be changed due to marital status of the child.
The plea filed by NCPCR said the Punjab and Haryana High Court erred in ignoring the fact that sexual intercourse with a minor girl below the age of 18 years, is sexual assault as per the POCSO Act and this legal position cannot be changed due to marital status of the child.
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