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The Delhi High Court ruled that consensual relationships between teenagers should not be criminalized under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The court emphasized the need to differentiate between consensual relationships and cases of sexual abuse. The decision came in response to a case involving a teenage couple. The court’s ruling aims to prevent the misuse of the POCSO Act and ensure that consensual relationships are not unfairly penalized. The judgment highlights the importance of context and intent in legal proceedings involving minors.