Allahabad High Court

OVERRIDING EFFECT OF POCSO AND CHILD MARRIAGE LAWS OVER PERSONAL LAWS IN INDIA

The Allahabad High Court ruled that statutory child protection laws, including PCMA and POCSO, universally override religious personal laws. This judicial stance ensures uniform protection against child marriage, criminalizes underage sexual relations, and safeguards constitutional rights across all religions.

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PREVENTIVE DETENTION IN INDIA: CONSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK, JUDICIAL SAFEGUARDS AND CONCERNS OVER MISUSE

Preventive detention laws in India allow the government to detain individuals without trial for up to three months to prevent potential crimes. Authorized under Article 22 of the Constitution, these laws protect national security and public order but face civil rights criticism.

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