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Minor boy run away with minor girl


19-Sep-2025 (In Criminal Law)
"A 16-year-old boy ran away with a 15-year-old girl and has now been arrested. The police have framed charges against him under Section 137(2), Section 65(1), Section 87, and Section 4(2) of the POCSO Act. What remedies are available to protect the boy from these charges, or what will be the consequences?"
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Answer #1
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Hi there, find the defect in investigation procedures. 1. way of recording evidence 2. procedure of arrest..etc. His defence will depend on the actual circumstances between the two and the stand of the girl. It's advisable to contact me and provide more details to assist you better.
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Answer #2
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Careful evaluation of FIR, MLC, statements, and any evidence related to consent or relationship is critical. Early engagement of a criminal lawyer specializing in POCSO and BNS cases, and immediate recourse to juvenile court, enhances chances for the best outcome.
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Answer #3
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Hello !! you are required to put two points no 1 boy is minor. secondly act once you show that boy is minor you will be free from the charges show respective documents yes section under POCSO are of very serious nature. warm regards Rahul Kumar Singh advocate
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Answer #4
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The boy will be treated under Juvenile Justice law since he is 16. Maximum punishment is very harsh under POCSO, but courts generally take a lenient view in consensual teenage love cases. Remedies: Apply for bail → establish voluntariness of girl’s conduct → seek quashing of FIR if possible → otherwise, rely on Juvenile Justice protections
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Answer #5
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Since the boy is 16 years old, he will be treated as a child in conflict with law under the Juvenile Justice Act, not as an adult. The case will go before the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB). Under POCSO, consent of a minor is immaterial, so charges may still stand even if the girl went willingly. Remedies include seeking bail from JJB, presenting evidence that there was no sexual assault, and highlighting absence of exploitation or coercion. The focus of the JJB will be on reformation, not punishment, but if offence is considered “serious,” rehabilitation measures and supervision may be imposed. Legal representation before the JJB is crucial to ensure protection of the boy’s rights.
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