Supreme Court invokes Article 142 to quash POCSO conviction for "complete justice"
The Supreme Court utilized its extraordinary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to overturn a conviction under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. This decision was made in a case where the victim, who was a minor at the time of the incident, later married the accused as an adult. The court emphasized that Article 142 allows it to ensure "complete justice" when existing laws are insufficient, enabling the couple to live peacefully as spouses.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court used Article 142 to quash a POCSO conviction.
- The decision was based on the fact that the victim and accused later married as adults.
- Article 142 grants the Supreme Court power to deliver "complete justice" where laws fall short.
- The ruling allowed the couple to live together peacefully as spouses.
Exam Facts
- Article 142 of the Indian Constitution empowers the Supreme Court to pass any decree or order necessary for doing "complete justice".
- The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act is a key law for protecting minors from sexual abuse.
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