Hyderabad, May 3 -- A shocking case of suspected sexual abuse has come to light in the posh neighbourhood of Jubilee Hills, where a 17-year-old boy was abused repeatedly by a woman, leading the police to file a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

The parents of the boy approached the police after observing their son's declining mental state and hearing about the incidents.

According to local reports, the teenager, who had just finished his 10th grade, and the accused woman both work as domestic helpers at a house in the area.

A preliminary investigation indicates that the two were in a consensual relationship, but officials clarify that consent does not matter under the POCSO Act, since the boy is a ...