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2023-07-03 14:35:46 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: C8BDA92A995FD708F04D8FF050349A0C1567727A39899FC2C52928CDF9A34DB7
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Original Note:
In this case the accused and prosecuterix were married and had 2 children. The family was from poor background. Sending the accused to jail would have served to destroy the family. The marriage was recognised under TN customs. Court noted to not create a precedence. Details https://www.barandbench.com/news/pocso-case-we-do-not-want-disturb-their-happy-married-life-supreme-court-acquits-man-married-rape-survivor
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