A 40-year-old Mumbai teacher was arrested in June 2025 for allegedly abusing her 16-year-old student for over a year.
Police say she took him to hotels, gave him alcohol and pills, and engaged in repeated sexual acts.
The grooming began during school dance rehearsals in late 2023.
She was booked under POCSO, the Juvenile Justice Act, and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
CCTV footage and witness statements were key parts of the FIR.
She got bail in under a month on a ₹50,000 bond, with restrictions on travel and contact.
The court noted her resignation and the boy’s age over 16 while considering claims of consent.
Her lawyers said the case was fabricated by the boy’s mother.
They presented notes and messages where the boy called her his wife and had her name tattooed.
Critics argue consent doesn’t apply under POCSO for minors.
Some fear this ruling could set a poor precedent for cases with female offenders.
Legal experts point to double standards, as male accused in similar cases rarely get quick bail.
The case has sparked debate on gender bias and equal enforcement of child protection laws.
