A Mumbai teen won't be charged under POCSO Act after court called a "love" message a harmless teen prank.

A 15-year-old girl in Mumbai will not face charges under the POCSO Act after the Bombay High Court halted the filing of a chargesheet, calling the incident a social media prank involving two minors. The court questioned the use of the stringent law, noting no actual sexual offense occurred and both parties are minors of the same age. The case arose after a message saying “I love you” was sent by a schoolmate, prompting a police complaint, but investigation revealed it was a joke without malicious intent. The court agreed to stay proceedings while a petition to quash the FIR is heard, with the matter set for further review next week.