LOVE

 

Love is a fundamental human experience, and adolescents have the right to form emotional connections. The law should evolve to acknowledge and respect these relationships, as long as they are consensual and free from coercion. The focus of the law should be on preventing exploitation and abuse rather than punishing love. (Delhi HC February 2025).

An adolescent boy and girl who are in the grips of their hormones and biological changes and whose decision making ability is yet to fully develop, should essentially receive the support and guidance of their parents and the society at large. (Madras HC 2001).

The Hon’ble Court further said,” The legislature has to keep pace with changing societal needs (when adolescents are involved in relationships) and bring about necessary changes in law.”

Sourced from Sunday Times of India of 25 May 2025