The Chhattisgarh State Women’s Commission is currently handling a complex case involving a significant age difference. A 28-year-old woman from Raipur has accused a 17-year-old minor boy from Balodabazar of sexual exploitation, seeking 50 lakh rupees in compensation and expressing interest in marriage. The unusual nature of the case has drawn attention.
The hearing was presided over by commission chairperson Kiran Mai Nayak. The teenager’s school records, birth certificate, and Aadhaar card were presented to the commission, confirming the boy’s age. The commission concluded the matter fell outside its authority and would be transferred to the Child Protection Commission.
It was highlighted that the minor’s father had already filed a complaint against the woman with the Child Protection Commission approximately two months before. When questioned, the woman reported her age as 28. She indicated she was unaware of the boy’s minor status initially. She claimed to have learned of the boy’s actual age in February at the Purani Basti police station in Raipur.
It is reported that the boy, a resident of Balodabazar, was in Raipur for cricket, where he met the woman. Their relationship evolved romantically, and the relationship involved physical intimacy. The woman later accused the boy of sexual exploitation and demanded 50 lakh rupees in compensation, also mentioning her desire to marry the boy.
Women’s Commission’s Stance:
After reviewing the woman’s claims, the commission stated it could not resolve the case given the boy’s minor status. The documentation of the case would be forwarded to the Child Protection Commission for further action.
During the hearing, the commission criticized the woman’s behavior, which involved a relationship with a minor and subsequent demands for marriage and compensation. The woman claimed she was unaware of the boy’s age when the relationship began and became aware of the situation later.
The case has been transferred to the Child Protection Commission for further inquiry and resolution, as the Women’s Commission does not have jurisdiction over cases with minors.