POCSO Offence Is Committed Against Society, Accepting Defence Of Subsequent Marriage With Victim Will Defeat Purpose Of Act: Madras HC

Madras High Court refused to accept the defence of subsequent marriage in a POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) case. This implies that an accused cannot use the fact of marrying the victim after the commission of the offense as a valid legal defense under the POCSO Act. The court's stance underscores the seriousness of offenses against children and the irrelevance of subsequent actions in mitigating the crime.