Very strong, professional, and impactful legal explanation featuring Dr. Anthony Raju, Advocate Supreme Court and Well-Reputed Advocate in POCSO Cases in India, on the Supreme Court’s recent observation urging a ‘Romeo-Juliet clause’ in the POCSO Act — backed by latest judicial news and legal context:

Highly Commendable Observation by the Honourable Supreme Court

"Supreme Court Urges Union To Bring ‘Romeo-Juliet’ Clause In POCSO Act To Shield Consensual Adolescent Relationships From Prosecution"

— As observed in the landmark judgment, The State of Uttar Pradesh vs. Anurudh & Anr. 

**Legal Explanation by

Dr. Anthony Raju

Advocate, Supreme Court of India — Leading Expert in POCSO Law & Child Rights Protection

1. Constitutional & Legal Context

The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) was enacted to create a robust child-centric legal framework to protect children from sexual offences. It defines “child” as anyone under 18 years, and under the strict liability nature of the Act, all sexual acts with persons under 18 are offences, irrespective of consent. �

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While the Act’s protective intent is undeniable, over time it has been judicially recognized that consensual relationships between adolescents close in age are being brought within the punitive ambit of the law — contrary to the underlying objectives of justice and fairness. �

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2. What Did the Supreme Court Observe?

In a significant development on 9 January 2026, the Supreme Court:

✔️ Flagged the misuse of POCSO in consensual teenage relationships, particularly where parents or third parties weaponise the law to settle personal disputes.

✔️ Set aside the Allahabad High Court’s directions that had compelled mandatory medical age determination at the bail stage, holding that such judicial overreach undermined statutory safeguards.

✔️ Called upon the Union Government to consider introducing a “Romeo-Juliet clause” in the POCSO Act — as a legislative safety valve to protect genuinely consensual adolescent relationships from disproportionate criminal consequences. 

3. What is a ‘Romeo-Juliet Clause’?

A “Romeo-Juliet clause” is a close-in-age exception used in statutory rape frameworks internationally. The core idea is simple and humane:

Instead of treating all sexual activity involving minors as criminal, the law should distinguish between:

Exploitative acts, coercion and abuse, and

Consensual relationships between peers where both parties are nearly the same age.

This clause would help ensure that teenagers in mutual relationships are not automatically criminalised when there is no evidence of exploitation or abuse. 

4. Why This Judicial Observation Matters

A Balanced Protection Paradigm

Dr. Anthony Raju emphasizes that child protection must be contextual, proportionate, and just.

The Supreme Court’s suggestion isn’t dilution — it’s refinement of justice, ensuring POCSO protects the vulnerable without becoming an instrument of injustice against adolescents caught in consensual relationships. 

Addressing Misuse & Social Harms

The Supreme Court rightly observed that misuse of POCSO:

❗ Leads to unjust criminalisation of adolescent boys and girls

❗ Turns consensual relationships into criminal complaints

❗ Enables settling of personal scores using penal law

❗ Damages lives long before any inquiry into facts. 

5. What Should Parliament Do Next?

Dr. Anthony Raju asserts that:

➡️ Legislative reform should introduce the Romeo-Juliet exemption with clear guidelines.

➡️ The law must continue to protect children from every form of exploitation and abuse — this remains sacrosanct.

➡️ But it must also uphold the rule of law, justice, proportionality, fairness, and adolescent autonomy.

➡️ Procedural safeguards should prevent weaponisation of criminal law for personal vendettas.

6. Conclusion — A Milestone for Rational Criminal Justice

The Supreme Court’s call for a Romeo-Juliet clause reflects:

???? A progressive judicial mindset sensitive to the realities of youth and relationships.

???? Recognition that justice is not rigid punishment but balance — protecting children without criminalising normal adolescent behaviour.

???? A major step towards judicial and legislative cooperation for balanced legal reform. 

As Dr. Anthony Raju advocates:

Justice must protect the vulnerable — not punish the innocent.

Child protection must be rooted in fairness, not fear.

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ALL INDIA HUMAN RIGHTS NON-VIOLENCE CERTIFICATION (AIHRNVC)

A National Human Rights Compliance & Ethical Governance Certification

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(An Independent, Non-Government Non-Political, Non-Profit, Human Rights Institution of National Standing)

OVERVIEW – ALL INDIA COUNCIL OF HUMAN RIGHTS, LIBERTIES AND SOCIAL JUSTICE (AICHLS)

The All India Council of Human Rights, Liberties and Social Justice (AICHLS) stands as one of India’s most respected, premium, and authoritative human rights institutions, dedicated to the protection, promotion, and enforcement of human dignity, constitutional liberties, and non-violent governance.

AICHLS functions as a national watchdog, advisory, and compliance body, ensuring that institutions, corporations, and organisations align their policies, operations, and conduct with the Constitution of India, international human rights instruments, and the universally accepted doctrine of non-violence.

The Council is widely recognised for its independent audits, ethical assessments, legal oversight, and institutional certifications, making AICHLS a trusted symbol of credibility, accountability, and human rights leadership at national and international levels.

MISSION

To institutionalise non-violence, justice, equality, and human dignity across public and private systems.

To ensure organisations respect, protect, and promote human rights in letter and spirit under the unshaken leadership of Honorable Dr Anthony Raju Advocate Supreme Court and Renowned Human Rights and Peace Global Leader 

To create a national framework of ethical governance aligned with constitutional values and international human rights standards.

To recognise, certify, and encourage organisations that demonstrate zero tolerance to violence, discrimination, exploitation, and abuse.

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It shall not engage in, endorse, or tolerate any form of physical, psychological, sexual, economic, or institutional violence.

It shall cooperate with periodic review, monitoring, or re-audit, if deemed necessary by AICHLS.

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Violation or misrepresentation may result in suspension, withdrawal, or public revocation of the certification without prior notice.

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Meet Dr Anthony Raju

Turning India’s Darkest Legal Files into Justice

In a justice system often strained by delay, fear, and inequality, Dr Anthony Raju stands as a rare constant—calm, courageous, and uncompromising in the defence of constitutional fairness. A leading Advocate practicing before the Supreme Court of India, Dr Raju has devoted his life to defending the most complex and stigmatized criminal cases—POCSO, Rape, Dowry Death, Murder, and allied serious offences—where the stakes are life, liberty, and reputation.

For Dr Raju, justice is not a profession alone; it is a shared burden and a symbiotic mission—between lawyer and client, court and conscience, law and lived reality.

A Journey Forged in Resolve

Dr Anthony Raju’s journey began far from privilege. Shaped by grassroots realities and the daily injustices faced by the underprivileged, he learned early that access to justice is not equal—and must be fought for. What started as a commitment to legal aid grew into a formidable career at the highest courts, without losing the moral compass that first led him to the law.

He rose not by spectacle, but by substance: rigorous preparation, fearless courtroom advocacy, and a refusal to yield to intimidation, inducement, or influence. In cases where hostile witnesses, media trials, and institutional pressure attempt to predetermine guilt, Dr Raju insists on one principle—the rule of law must prevail over noise.

The Defender in the Hardest Cases

Handling POCSO and sexual offence matters demands more than legal acumen—it requires balance, sensitivity, and steel. Dr Raju is widely respected for advancing victim-sensitive yet rights-consistent defence, ensuring that due process, fair investigation, and constitutional safeguards are never sacrificed.

In Dowry Death and false implication cases, he is known for dissecting evidence, exposing investigative lapses, and preventing miscarriages of justice that devastate entire families. His practice reflects a deeper belief:

Punishment must follow proof—not presumption.

A Masiha for the Marginalised

Beyond courtrooms, Dr Anthony Raju is a voice for the voiceless. As a human rights defender and institutional leader, he has mentored young lawyers, led legal awareness drives, and extended legal support to those abandoned by circumstance—daily wagers, minorities, women in distress, and the economically vulnerable.

He teaches that human rights are not favors, and defence advocacy is not endorsement of crime, but a constitutional duty to protect liberty against error and excess.

Philosophy of Advocacy

Courage over convenience

Evidence over emotion

Constitution over coercion

Human dignity at the heart of defence

In an age of shortcuts, Dr Raju chooses the longer road—the one that leads to lasting justice.

Legacy in the Making

From trial courts to the Supreme Court, from forgotten accused to landmark interventions, Dr Anthony Raju continues to redefine what it means to be a defence advocate in India—principled, prepared, and profoundly humane.

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THE BLACK DAY FOR INDIAN JUDICIARY 

38 Years in Prison. Innocent. Acquitted. Too Late for Justice.

The acquittal of three men by the Allahabad High Court after 38 long years of life imprisonment in a so-called “blind murder” case is not a moment of relief—it is a moment of national shame.

Strong Views by Dr. Anthony Raju

Advocate, Supreme Court of India

Chairman, Indian National Human Rights Protection Council

Voice of the Voiceless People

“This judgment is a tragic reminder that justice delayed for 38 years is justice denied forever.”

For nearly four decades, innocent citizens were stripped of liberty, dignity, family, livelihood, and health—not by criminals, but by systemic failure. The High Court has now acknowledged what should never have been allowed to happen: the deceased was murdered by someone else, and the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

“An acquittal after 38 years is not justice—it is a post-mortem of a broken process.”

This case exposes grave defects in investigation, appreciation of evidence, and trial adjudication.

Convictions founded on conjecture, unresolved contradictions, and mechanical reasoning destroy lives and erode public faith in the Rule of Law.

“The Constitution’s promise under Article 21—life, liberty, and dignity—was reduced to paper.”

Questions the Nation Must Confront

Who will answer for the 38 stolen years of these innocent men?

Who is accountable for a blind investigation and flawed prosecution?

Why were contradictions in evidence ignored at the trial stage?

How many innocents remain imprisoned in similar cases across India?

Will the State offer meaningful compensation, rehabilitation, and a public apology?

What institutional reforms will ensure this never happens again?

When will official accountability replace ceremonial regret?

The Demand

“Acquittal is not enough. Accountability is mandatory.”

Dr. Anthony Raju calls for:

Independent scrutiny of the original investigation and prosecution

Exemplary compensation and comprehensive rehabilitation for the victims

Time-bound reforms in policing, prosecution standards, and trial oversight

Personal accountability where negligence and abuse are established

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Ex-MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar to Remain in Jail: Supreme Court Stays Bail in Unnao Rape Case

New Delhi: In a decisive and victim-centric order, the Supreme Court of India on Monday stayed the Delhi High Court’s order granting interim bail to former Uttar Pradesh MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the infamous 2017 Unnao rape case, thereby ensuring that he will continue to remain in judicial custody.

A three-judge vacation bench headed by Justice Surya Kant and comprising Justices J.K. Maheshwari and Augustine George Masih passed the interim stay while hearing a petition filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which had challenged the High Court’s decision to suspend Sengar’s life sentence.

Survivor Allowed to Intervene

In a significant development reaffirming the primacy of victims’ rights, the Supreme Court also allowed the Unnao rape survivor to intervene in the proceedings, enabling her to present her case and concerns directly before the apex court.

The Court’s intervention underscores its commitment to safeguarding the dignity, safety, and legal rights of survivors of sexual violence—especially in cases involving influential convicts.

Background of the Case

Kuldeep Singh Sengar, a former MLA, was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for the rape of a minor in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh. The case had drawn nationwide outrage due to the abuse of political power, repeated threats to the survivor and her family, and the tragic death of her father while in custody.

Earlier, the Delhi High Court had ordered the suspension of Sengar’s sentence on certain legal grounds, which prompted sharp criticism and led the CBI to approach the Supreme Court.

Supreme Court’s Message

By staying the High Court’s order, the Supreme Court has sent a clear message:

Convicted offenders in heinous crimes cannot be granted liberty lightly,
Victims’ voices must be heard at every stage, and
The rule of law prevails over political influence.
The matter will now be heard in detail by the Supreme Court on the merits of the appeal.

Why This Order Matters

Reinforces zero tolerance toward sexual crimes
Strengthens victim participation in criminal justice
Upholds public confidence in constitutional courts
The case continues to remain a critical benchmark for accountability, justice, and human rights in India’s criminal justice system.

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Broad Legal Explanation

By Dr. Anthony Raju, Advocate, Supreme Court of India

Leading Expert in POCSO, Rape & Dowry Death Cases

The recent decision of the Delhi High Court suspending the life sentence of Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the Unnao rape case raises grave constitutional, criminal, and human rights concerns. From a victim-centric and rule-of-law perspective, the order appears legally fragile and deeply problematic.

1. Hyper-Technical Interpretation vs. Substantive Justice

The suspension rests primarily on a narrow, textual reading that a sitting MLA does not qualify as a “public servant” under Section 21 IPC, thereby excluding the aggravated offence provisions under Section 5(c) of the POCSO Act and Section 376(2) IPC.

Even if this technical view is accepted arguendo, it does not dismantle the core finding of guilt for penetrative sexual assault of a minor under Sections 3/4 POCSO—an offence independently punishable with life imprisonment. Substantive justice cannot be eclipsed by classificatory semantics.

2. Life Imprisonment: Suspension Is an Exception, Not a Norm

Settled Supreme Court jurisprudence holds that once a person is convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment, the presumption of innocence no longer survives. Suspension of such a sentence is permissible only when a palpable, gross, and fatal error in the trial judgment is demonstrated—suggesting a high likelihood of acquittal.

Here, the High Court did not record any prima facie finding that conviction under Sections 3/4 POCSO is unsustainable. Absence of such a finding makes suspension legally untenable.

3. Ignoring Gravity of Offence and Abuse of Power

This case is not routine. It involved:

A minor victim,

Entrenched abuse of political power, and

A documented pattern of intimidation.

The survivor’s father died after custodial assault; family members faced persistent threats; the prosecution was set in motion only after extraordinary public protest; and the Supreme Court itself had to transfer the trial due to concerns about safety and fairness. Any bail or suspension analysis that sidelines these realities undermines the criminal justice system’s duty to protect the vulnerable.

4. Misplaced Reliance on “Minimum Sentence Served”

The reasoning that relief could be granted because the convict has already undergone the minimum sentence under Section 4 POCSO is deeply flawed. The statute clearly authorizes life imprisonment for penetrative sexual assault of a child. Treating the minimum as the ceiling distorts legislative intent and trivializes the offence.

5. Victim Protection Is Central to Bail Jurisprudence

Courts are bound to assess the risk to the survivor and witnesses. The history of intimidation in this case is undisputed. Dismissing such risks by presuming perfect policing ignores lived realities and contradicts binding precedent that places victim safety at the heart of sentencing and suspension decisions.

6. Constitutional Ethos and Public Confidence

Sexual offences against children implicate Article 21—the right to life with dignity. Orders that appear to dilute accountability in cases involving extreme gravity, power asymmetry, and prior obstruction of justice erode public confidence and send a dangerous message to survivors nationwide.

Conclusion

From a constitutional, statutory, and human rights standpoint, the suspension of sentence in this case reflects a hyper-technical approach divorced from ground realities. Courts must ensure that technical interpretations do not defeat the object of protective laws like POCSO, nor overshadow the gravity of offences and the lived trauma of survivors.

Justice must be seen not only in text, but in impact.

Justice cannot be reduced to wordplay when a child’s dignity, life, and safety are at stake.

Courts must ensure that law protects the vulnerable, not comforts the powerful.

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DR. A. P. J. ABDUL KALAM WORLD PEACE AWARD

The Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam World Peace Award stands as a powerful global symbol of peace, humanity, ethical leadership, and universal brotherhood—values lived and preached by the great visionary, Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, the People’s President of India.

This prestigious international award is hosted by one of the most reputed Human Rights organizations of India, with active operations and humanitarian outreach in over 140 countries worldwide, working relentlessly for the protection of human dignity, peace, justice, and fundamental freedoms across nations.

Under the unshaken, visionary, and courageous leadership of Dr. Anthony Raju, Advocate, Supreme Court of India and Chairman, Indian National Human Rights Protection Council, the organization has emerged as a globally respected moral force in the field of human rights advocacy and peace-building.

Dr. Anthony Raju is a world-renowned human rights defender, widely respected in India and internationally for his fearless commitment to justice, constitutional values, and the protection of the oppressed, marginalised, and voiceless. His leadership reflects the very ideals that Dr. Kalam embodied—truth, compassion, courage, integrity, and service to humanity.

The Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam World Peace Award honours individuals and institutions who have made extraordinary contributions toward:

Promotion of world peace and harmony

Protection of human rights and civil liberties

Advancement of social justice and constitutional values

Service to humanity beyond borders, religion, caste, or nationality

This award is not merely a recognition—it is a global call to conscience, inspiring leaders, youth, institutions, and nations to rise above hatred, violence, and division, and work collectively for a peaceful, just, and humane world.

Peace is not an option. Peace is a responsibility.

Humanity is not a choice. It is a duty.

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कानूनी नोट (Legal Note)

POCSO Act, 2012 बच्चों की सुरक्षा के लिए बनाया गया एक सख़्त क़ानून है, लेकिन व्यावहारिक अनुभव यह भी बताता है कि कई मामलों में झूठे, मनगढ़ंत या दुर्भावनापूर्ण आरोप लगाए जाते हैं। ऐसे मामलों में क़ानून के भीतर रहकर मज़बूत और संवैधानिक बचाव संभव है।

डॉ. एंथनी राजू के अनुसार प्रमुख बचाव बिंदु:

1. FIR की कानूनी जांच

FIR में देरी, विरोधाभास, या असंभव आरोप झूठे केस की पहली पहचान हो सकते हैं।

2. पीड़िता/शिकायतकर्ता के बयान का विश्लेषण

धारा 161 व 164 CrPC के बयानों में अंतर, विरोधाभास या अतिशयोक्ति बचाव का मज़बूत आधार बनते हैं।

3. मेडिकल और फॉरेंसिक साक्ष्य

मेडिकल रिपोर्ट यदि आरोपों का समर्थन नहीं करती, तो अभियोजन का केस कमज़ोर हो जाता है।

4. आयु (Age Determination) की वैधानिक जांच

कई मामलों में उम्र को ग़लत दर्शाया जाता है। स्कूल रिकॉर्ड, जन्म प्रमाण पत्र और मेडिकल बोर्ड की रिपोर्ट निर्णायक होती है।

5. चार्जशीट को चुनौती

यदि चार्जशीट बिना ठोस सबूत, यांत्रिक ढंग से या क़ानून के उल्लंघन में दायर की गई है, तो उसे हाई कोर्ट में चुनौती दी जा सकती है।

6. धारा 482 CrPC / Article 226

झूठे और दुर्भावनापूर्ण POCSO मामलों में FIR/चार्जशीट को रद्द (Quash) कराने का संवैधानिक अधिकार उपलब्ध है।

7. न्यायालय का दृष्टिकोण

सुप्रीम कोर्ट व हाई कोर्ट ने बार-बार कहा है कि

“POCSO Act का दुरुपयोग निर्दोष व्यक्तियों को फँसाने के लिए नहीं किया जा सकता।”

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डॉ. एंथनी राजू का स्पष्ट मत

> “क़ानून का उद्देश्य संरक्षण है, प्रताड़ना नहीं।

झूठे पॉक्सो मामलों में तथ्यों, सबूतों और संवैधानिक अधिकारों के आधार पर मज़बूत बचाव न केवल संभव है, बल्कि न्याय का तक़ाज़ा भी है।”

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Allahabad High Court Acknowledges Financial Hardships of Young Lawyers in District Courts

In a significant and reality based observation, the Allahabad High Court has acknowledged that lawyers at the initial stage of practice in District Courts struggle to earn sufficient and stable income. The Court took judicial notice of the harsh economic realities faced by junior advocates whose earnings remain uncertain irregular and often inadequate to meet even basic livelihood requirements.

In the matter of Sri Hiralal versus State of Uttar Pradesh and Another, the Bench of Justice Madan Pal Singh observed that newly practising lawyers may earn only three hundred to four hundred rupees on some days and nothing on others making it unjust to assume financial stability at the nascent stage of legal practice. Consequently the High Court modified the Family Court order and reduced the maintenance amount from five thousand rupees to three thousand seven hundred and fifty rupees per month thereby aligning judicial expectations with practical realities.

Views of Dr Anthony Raju Advocate Supreme Court of India

Dr Anthony Raju Advocate Supreme Court of India and an internationally recognised Human Rights Defender welcomed the observation and stated that the Allahabad High Court has courageously acknowledged a long ignored reality of the legal profession. He noted that young lawyers especially those practising in District Courts form the backbone of grassroots justice delivery yet they are compelled to survive without financial security structured mentorship or institutional support.

Dr Raju further emphasised that the struggle of junior advocates is not an individual failure but a systemic challenge. According to him first generation lawyers face immense pressure due to lack of steady income rising costs of practice and absence of welfare mechanisms. He stressed that such judicial recognition is a step towards meaningful reforms and policy level interventions to ensure dignity sustainability and equal opportunity for young members of the Bar.

He added that a justice system cannot remain strong if those who serve it at the foundational level are left economically vulnerable and unheard. Judicial empathy and constitutional sensitivity as reflected in this observation must translate into long term institutional safeguards for young lawyers across India.

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World Record of Excellence – England

Conferred upon Dr. Anthony Raju, Advocate, Supreme Court of India
Chairman – Indian National Human Rights Protection Council
Chairman – Bar Federation of India

Date: 16 December 2025
Venue: Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
Occasion: August Gathering of Hon’ble Ministers, IAS, IPS & Members of Parliament

New Delhi witnessed a moment of national pride as the World Record of Excellence (England) was bestowed upon the Most Respected Hon’ble Dr. Anthony Raju, Advocate, Supreme Court of India, in recognition of his extraordinary contribution to justice, human rights, constitutional values, and global peace advocacy.

The prestigious honour was presented at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, in the presence of an august and distinguished gathering comprising Hon’ble Ministers, senior IAS and IPS officers, Members of Parliament, jurists, diplomats, and eminent civil society leaders.

About Dr. Anthony Raju
Dr. Anthony Raju is a leading Supreme Court Advocate, an internationally acclaimed Human Rights Defender, and a visionary legal reformist. With decades of distinguished service, he is widely respected for his fearless advocacy in constitutional law, criminal justice, human rights protection, and access to justice for the marginalized. His leadership has strengthened institutional accountability and advanced the cause of human dignity both nationally and internationally.

Upon receiving the honour, Dr. Anthony Raju dedicated this prestigious World Record of Excellence to the Nation of India and to all Members of the All India Council of Human Rights, Liberties & Social Justice (AICHLS) and its wings. He reaffirmed his solemn pledge to promote Human Rights, Peace, Rule of Law, and Constitutional Morality globally, emphasizing that justice must remain compassionate, inclusive, and accessible to all.

The recognition stands as a global endorsement of India’s human rights leadership, and of Dr. Raju’s unwavering commitment to justice, peace-building, and democratic values.

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Simran Anthony
Executive Director – PR & Governmental Affairs
All India Council of Human Rights, Liberties & Social Justice
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