The interim order also sends a troubling message: that violence, or the apprehension thereof, can shape judicial outcomes.

According to the Centre, marital rape is more of a social issue than a legal one

The court categorically labelled the case as an example of “Love Jihad.” The court observed that Alim posed as a Hindu to lure the victim into a relationship under false pretences.

Kanhaiya Lal was killed for uploading a social media post in support of ex-BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma.

The court imposed several conditions on Meeran. He should not get in touch with any of the witnesses nor tamper with any evidence.

The POCSO court held Nafis Chishti, Naseem, Salim Chishti, Iqbal Bhati, Sohail Ghani, and Syed Jameen Hussain guilty of the crimes.

A bench of Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih pronounced the order while pointing out the significance of evaluating bail requests in compliance with the law, even in cases involving grave accusations.

Unsatisfied with the replies of the state, the court even threatened to close down the hospital and shift the patients to a different hospital.

The accused Muslim youth Sajel Ali was also nabbed by the police with the help of Vishwa Hindu Parishad activists.

The court also asked the central government to submit a response on the issue and declared it a grave matter.