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Beyond Marriage And Morality: The Romeo-Juliet Clause And Decriminalising Consensual Adolescent Relationships

Beyond Marriage And Morality: The Romeo-Juliet Clause And Decriminalising Consensual Adolescent Relationships

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Unlike many other countries, India does not have a statutory ‘Romeo-Juliet’ clause. In its absence, Indian courts are left to exercise their judicial discretion in cases involving adolescent relationships and to navigate the question of consent in light of the facts of each case. The post Beyond…

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