POCSO Act Is Gender Neutral': Karnataka High Court Refuses To Quash FIR Against Woman Booked For Sexually Assaulting Minor Boy

The Karnataka High Court has ruled that the POCSO Act is "gender-neutral" and has upheld the booking of a woman for the "sexual harassment of a minor boy." The court's decision provides a significant victory for the victim. The ruling clarifies that a person of any gender can be charged with a crime under the POCSO Act. This is a crucial precedent for other cases involving sexual harassment and is a reminder to all that such acts will not be tolerated.