What is the Delhi High Court's view on adolescent relationships in the context of POCSO cases?

The Delhi High Court, while dealing with a POCSO case initiated by parents claiming kidnapping, has affirmed that consensual and respectful adolescent love is a natural part of human development. Justice Jasmeet Singh emphasized that adolescents should be allowed to engage in consensual romantic relationships without criminalization. The Court advocates for a balanced legal approach that protects minors from exploitation while respecting their emotional development and right to form consensual relationships. This ruling reflects a progressive interpretation of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, distinguishing between exploitative behavior and natural adolescent relationships.