Orissa High Court Grants Interim Bail To POCSO Accused To Marry Victim

The Orissa High Court has granted interim bail to a man accused under the POCSO Act, allowing him to marry the victim. The Court emphasized that the POCSO Act should not be misused as a tool to enforce outdated societal moral codes. It acknowledged the couple’s mutual consent and ongoing relationship, stating that legal provisions should be interpreted in line with evolving social realities.