ROMEO & JULIET CLAUSE VS POCSO UNLOCKLING LAW BY DR. DEEPA SINGH ADVOCATE

🔍 Romeo & Juliet Clause vs POCSO – Unlocking the Law The intersection of youthful relationships and criminal law under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 continues to raise serious legal and societal concerns. In this insightful discussion, Dr. Deepa Singh, Advocate examines whether consensual relationships between adolescents should attract the rigours of POCSO, and how courts in India have approached this delicate issue. The video analyses the absence of a formal “Romeo & Juliet Clause” in Indian law, judicial interpretations granting relief in close-in-age cases, and the pressing need to strike a balance between protecting minors and preventing misuse of stringent penal provisions. Comparative perspectives and evolving jurisprudence have also been succinctly discussed. A must-watch for members of the legal fraternity, law students, and all those interested in understanding the nuanced application of POCSO in cases involving consent and proximity of age. ⚖️ Watch till the end for a clear, structured understanding of law, precedents, and the way forward. #POCSO #RomeoAndJulietClause #CriminalLaw #IndianLaw #LegalAwareness #LawStudents #LegalFraternity #Consent #ChildRights #Judiciary #LegalAnalysis #KnowTheLaw #DrDeepaSingh