Delhi High Court Rules Against Settling Child Sexual Abuse Cases Through Family Negotiations
The Delhi High Court has ruled that cases of child sexual abuse cannot be settled by the victim’s family, emphasizing the importance of legal proceedings in such serious matters. This decision arose from a petition by an accused under the POCSO Act, who sought to quash the case after reaching a settlement with the minor survivor. The court’s ruling aims to protect the rights and welfare of children in the face of sexual abuse.