New Delhi, Oct. 3 -- The Delhi High Court recently quashed an FIR registered under POCSO, considering the no-objection given by the minor victim, who has married the accused and has a minor daughter out of wedlock.

The FIR was registered in South District in the year 2024. At the time of registration of the FIR, the victim was a minor.

Justice Madhu Jain quashed the FIR registered under sections of rape and POCSO after considering the affidavit given by the victim and her statement that she is married to the accused and has a minor daughter. She is living happily with the accused and doesn't wish to pursue the case further.

While quashing the FIR, the bench observed, "In view of the peculiar facts and circumstances of the present case,...