Delhi HC has emphasised recognising 'adolescent love' and consensual relationships between young individuals. In a recent case, a 19-year-old man was acquitted of rape charges due to the consensual nature of his relationship with a 17-year-old girl, highlighting the need for a more understanding, less punitive approach.
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Fearing for their safety after a threatening video by Hindu Raksha Dal leader Lalit Sharma went viral, six Kashmiri students fled their Dehradun hostel in the early hours of Thursday. Sharma's video warned Kashmiri Muslims to leave Uttarakhand by 10 am or face consequences, prompting the students to rush to the airport.
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