Supreme Court of India
IN RE: RIGHT TO PRIVACY OF ADOLESCENTS versus
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We are of the view that if we send the accused to jail, the worst sufferer will be the victim herself.
Judgment, page 22
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Issue for Consideration Issue arose as regards sentencing the accused; about the rehabilitation of the victim and her child; and about adopting measures for adolescent well being and child protection. Headnotes† Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 – s.6 – Penal Code, 1860 – ss.363 and 366 – Sentencing of the accused – Rehabilitation of the victim and her child – Measures for adolescent well being and child protection – On facts, girl aged fourteen years victim under the POCSO Act – Victim married the accused and had a child with him – Acquittal of the accused for the
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