A bench of Justices Sanjay Kumar and Alok Aradhe mentioned intercourse schooling ought to be a part of the curriculum in larger secondary colleges in order that younger adolescents are made conscious of the hormonal modifications that include puberty.
“We're of the opinion that intercourse schooling ought to be supplied to kids from a youthful age and never Class IX onwards. It's for the authorities involved to use their thoughts and take corrective measures, in order that kids are knowledgeable of the modifications that occur after puberty, and the care and cautions to be taken in relation thereto,” the bench mentioned.
The highest court docket made the observations whereas granting bail to a 15-year-old boy accused of offences below sections 376 (rape) and 506 (felony intimidation) of the IPC, and Part 6 (aggravated penetrative sexual assault) of the Safety of Youngsters from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
The apex court docket earlier directed his launch on bail topic to phrases and situations to be mounted by the Juvenile Justice Board, noting that he was a minor.