Meghalaya HC Quashes POCSO Case

In a significant judgment, the Meghalaya High Court has set aside a case filed under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The case involved a couple who are parents to two children, born out of a relationship that is recognized under the Khasi custom. This custom, prevalent in Meghalaya, allows for a unique form of union that may not conform to traditional marriage norms. The court's decision to quash the POCSO case underscores the importance of considering local customs and traditions in the application of law. The Khasi community, indigenous to Meghalaya, has its own distinct social and cultural practices, which the legal system must respect and acknowledge. By doing so, the court has reinforced the principle of cultural sensitivity in judicial proceedings.