They just knew they were meant to be together but their parents and the POCSO Act willed otherwise. Two years after they were caught, Shobhit* (changed name), who was sent to a juvenile home on charges of rape, and Shanta (name changed) are now 18 and can't wait to get back together. The case of the couple is emblematic of many innocent young adults caught in this loophole of the Protection Of Children from Sexual Offences Act that fixes the age of consent at 18 years, say lawyers and activists.
