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# Child Safety at Work

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- [Andhra Pradesh High Court Clarifies Mandatory Hearing Requirement Before Framing Charges under the BNSS](https://childsafetyatwork.org/andhra-pradesh-high-court-bnss-charges-hearing/): Case Name: Shaik Shahina & Anr. v. State of Andhra Pradesh
- [Full Day POCSO Certification Training Program – 26th July 2026](https://childsafetyatwork.org/full-day-pocso-certification-training-program-2026/): We are delighted to announce our highly anticipated Full-Day POCSO Certification Training Program.
- [Supreme Court Clarifies Mandatory Reporting Duty under POCSO Cannot Be Deferred by Institutional Verification](https://childsafetyatwork.org/supreme-court-pocso-mandatory-reporting-duty/): Case Name: AAA v. Linda Sema & Ors.
- [When the Workplace Fails the Child: Reimagining Safe, Inclusive Infrastructure for Working Parents](https://childsafetyatwork.org/workplace-childcare-inclusive-support-working-parents/): Objectives:
- [Allahabad High Court Initiates Judicial Scrutiny of Child Safety Concerns on Online Gaming Platforms](https://childsafetyatwork.org/allahabad-hc-child-online-gaming-safety-review/): Case Name: Rani Singh v. Union of India & Others
- [Understanding Consent – Written by youth for youth](https://childsafetyatwork.org/understanding-consent-fries-model/): Talking about consent shouldn't feel awkward, clinical, or like a lecture. It should feel like a conversation between people who care about each other, because that's exactly what it is. At its core, consent is simple: it's a clear, ongoing agreement between people about what they want and don't want, given freely and without pressure. It's especially important when navigating sexual intimacy and romantic interests, ensuring that every partner feels seen, heard, and supported. But in real life, consent can get complicated, tangled up with emotions, power dynamics, and unspoken expectations. That's why it helps to have a framework, and a little guidance, to work through it.
- [The Bengaluru Daycare Incident: Legal Implications and a Compliance Roadmap for Employers](https://childsafetyatwork.org/workplace-childcare-compliance-employer-creche-obligations/): Allegations of abuse at a daycare facility operating inside the premises of a well-known corporate establishment in Bengaluru have renewed debate about how far an employer's responsibility extends when it provides childcare at the workplace. The criminal investigation is ongoing and the facts have not yet been established, but the episode raises a legal question that reaches well beyond criminal liability. What does it actually mean for an employer to comply with the statutory duty to provide a crèche, and where does that duty end?
- [Madras High Court Upholds Conviction in Sexual Assault of Three Minor Girls, Examines Death Penalty Principles](https://childsafetyatwork.org/madras-hc-pocso-conviction-child-victim-testimony/): Case Name: State of Tamil Nadu v. Anandhasekar
- [Patna High Court Reiterates that Bail is the Rule for Children in Conflict with Law](https://childsafetyatwork.org/patna-high-court-juvenile-justice-act-bail-rule/): The Patna High Court, in XXX v. State of Bihar, considered an appeal against an order rejecting the bail application of a child in conflict with law accused of offences under Sections 103(1) and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that the appellant was involved in a murder along with co-accused persons and that his name surfaced through the confessional statement of a co-accused and CCTV footage. The Children Court had declined bail after relying on the Social Investigation Report, which indicated that the appellant had dropped out of school, associated with persons having criminal backgrounds, had previous criminal antecedents, suffered from substance abuse, and lacked adequate parental supervision, as his parents resided outside Bihar. The appellant challenged the order, contending that the statutory grounds for refusing bail under Section 12 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 ("JJ Act") were not attracted.
- [Karnataka High Court Sets Aside Blanket Anticipatory Bail in POCSO Case](https://childsafetyatwork.org/karnataka-high-court-blanket-anticipatory-bail-pocso/): The Karnataka High Court, in Smt. Rekha v. State by Harihara Rural Police & Another, examined the legality of an anticipatory bail order granted to the second respondent, a religious leader, in anticipation of allegations under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 ("POCSO Act"). The respondent had approached the Sessions Court before the registration of any First Information Report (FIR), claiming that he apprehended false implication due to an ongoing dispute with the trustees of a religious institution. Accepting this contention, the Sessions Court granted him anticipatory bail not only in respect of any future complaint by the petitioner, but also in relation to any complaint that might subsequently be lodged by trustees, followers, children, or their parents alleging offences under the POCSO Act. Aggrieved by the breadth of the relief granted, the complainant approached the High Court seeking cancellation of the anticipatory bail on the ground that it amounted to an impermissible blanket protection in cases involving grave offences against children.
- [Special Court Reaffirms Evidentiary Value of Child Victim’s Testimony under the POCSO Act](https://childsafetyatwork.org/child-victim-testimony-posco-conviction-evidence/): The Fast Track Special Court, Cuttack, considered a prosecution under Section 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 ("POCSO Act"), against a private tutor accused of repeatedly committing acts amounting to aggravated penetrative sexual assault upon a minor student during private tuition sessions. The alleged incidents came to light only after the child disclosed the abuse to his parents several months later. Following the complaint, the investigating agency registered an FIR, recorded the statements of the victim and other witnesses, collected documentary and medical evidence, and filed a charge sheet. During trial, the accused denied the allegations, questioned the delay in lodging the FIR, alleged material inconsistencies in the prosecution evidence, and claimed that the complaint had been motivated by personal disputes. The Court was therefore called upon to determine whether the prosecution had established the offence beyond reasonable doubt despite the delayed reporting and the absence of independent eyewitnesses.
- [J&K High Court Clarifies Relevance of Factual Consent in POCSO Bail Proceedings – Jammu and Kashmir High Court](https://childsafetyatwork.org/j-k-high-court-factual-consent-pocso-bail-proceedings/): In Shahnawaz Amin Shah v. UT of J&K & Anr., the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) by an accused charged under Sections 64 and 137(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 4 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO). The prosecution alleged that the petitioner had kidnapped a 16-year-old girl and taken her to a house in Dooru, Anantnag, where he had sexual intercourse with her. During investigation, the prosecutrix stated that she had developed a relationship with the petitioner after regular telephonic conversations and voluntarily met and travelled with him to Anantnag. She alleged that he introduced her as his wife before others and had forcible sexual intercourse with her. Documentary evidence established that she was a minor at the relevant time. Following completion of the investigation, a chargesheet was filed and charges were framed. By the time the bail application was heard, six out of sixteen prosecution witnesses, including the prosecutrix and her parents, had already been examined.
- [Exercise of Article 142 to Set Aside a POCSO Conviction in Exceptional Circumstances – Supreme Court of India](https://childsafetyatwork.org/article-142-set-aside-pocso-conviction/): Without examining the correctness of the conviction on merits, the Court invoked its plenary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to do complete justice between the parties. It held that the subsequent marriage between the parties, their decision to continue their marital relationship, and the financial security provided to the victim constituted exceptional circumstances warranting interference. The Court was of the view that setting aside the conviction would secure the social and familial stability of the parties while bringing quietus to a dispute that had undergone significant changes after the trial. At the same time, the Court expressly cautioned that the order was rendered solely in view of the extraordinary facts before it and should not be regarded as laying down any legal principle applicable to other POCSO prosecutions.
- [Scope of Sexual Assault under Section 7 of the POCSO Act and Evidentiary Value of the Victim’s Testimony – Kerala High Court](https://childsafetyatwork.org/section-7-pocso-victim-testimony-kerala-high-court/): Case: Ebin A.V. v. State of Kerala
- [Victim’s Retraction and Counselling Evidence Lead to Quashing of POCSO Proceedings – Madras High Court (Madurai Bench)](https://childsafetyatwork.org/victim-retraction-counselling-evidence-pocso-proceedings/): The petitioner was accused of committing sexual offences against the de facto complainant when she was a minor. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, who was a distant relative of the victim, had repeatedly subjected her to sexual harassment and sexual assault whenever she returned home from her hostel during vacations. It was further alleged that in May 2022, the petitioner attempted to sexually assault the victim and physically assaulted her when she resisted. The complaint also alleged that certain family members intimidated the victim and prevented her from disclosing the incidents to others.
- [Section 29 POCSO Presumption Cannot Be Invoked Without Proof of Foundational Facts: Calcutta High Court](https://childsafetyatwork.org/section-29-pocso-foundational-facts-evidence/): The appellant, a professor, challenged his conviction under Sections 376(2)(f) and 506 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012. The prosecution alleged that a minor girl had been placed in the appellant’s care for educational purposes by her father. It was alleged that during her stay with him, the appellant repeatedly subjected her to sexual intercourse, administered medicines to her, threatened her against disclosure, and exercised control over her movements. The victim eventually informed her elder sister, who rescued her and lodged a complaint. Following investigation, the appellant was convicted by the Special POCSO Court and sentenced to twenty years’ imprisonment. The conviction was challenged before the Calcutta High Court on grounds including inconsistencies in the prosecution evidence, investigative deficiencies, lack of corroboration, and alleged false implication arising from matrimonial disputes involving the appellant’s estranged wife.
- [Supreme Court Clarifies Applicability of POCSO in Child Trafficking and Commercial Sexual Exploitation Cases](https://childsafetyatwork.org/pocso-child-trafficking-commercial-sexual-exploitation/): The judgment strengthens the intersection between India's anti-trafficking and child-protection frameworks. The Supreme Court clarified that child trafficking cases involving sexual exploitation should not be viewed solely through the lens of trafficking laws. Where the victim is a child, investigating agencies and prosecutors must also examine the applicability of POCSO offences and extend the child-sensitive protections mandated under the Act. The decision reinforces the principle that trafficked children are entitled to the full benefit of POCSO's substantive offences and procedural safeguards, thereby ensuring a more victim-centric approach to prosecution and rehabilitation.
- [POCSO Act – Inapplicability of Probation for Offences Punishable with Life Imprisonment (Delhi High Court)](https://childsafetyatwork.org/pocso-probation-denial-life-imprisonment-offences/): The matter arose at the stage of sentencing after the Delhi High Court had, by an earlier judgment dated 4 May 2026, reversed an order of acquittal and convicted the respondent, Deepak, for offences punishable under Sections 363, 366 and 342 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 and Section 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act).
- [False or Exaggerated Invocation of POCSO Undermines Sanctity of Child Protection Law: Madras High Court](https://childsafetyatwork.org/false-pocso-allegations-sexual-intent-requirement/): The petitioner, a Tamil teacher employed in Venkateshwarapuram Village Committee Higher Secondary School, sought quashing of criminal proceedings pending before the Special Court for POCSO Act Cases, Tirunelveli District. The prosecution alleged that a VII Standard student informed her mother that on 12.12.2023, when she had gone to the staff room, the petitioner subjected her to “bad touch” and threatened her with academic consequences if she disclosed the incident. Based on the complaint, Crime No.1 of 2024 was registered for offences under Sections 7 and 8 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 and Section 506(i) IPC. After investigation, a final report was filed and cognizance was taken by the Special Court.
- [Quashing of POCSO Proceedings in Consensual Adolescent Relationship: Balancing Statutory Mandate with Lived Reality – Delhi High Court](https://childsafetyatwork.org/quashing-pocso-proceedings-consensual-relationships/): The judgment reflects a pragmatic approach in cases under the POCSO Act involving consensual relationships, recognising that strict statutory application may, in certain circumstances, result in injustice. Where the prosecutrix denies harm and continuation of proceedings would adversely affect her welfare and that of her family, courts may exercise their powers to quash such proceedings to secure the ends of justice.
- [Reliability of Child Witness Testimony in Establishing Aggravated Penetrative Sexual Assault – Sikkim High Court](https://childsafetyatwork.org/child-witness-testimony-posco-penetrative-assault/): Case Name: Krishna Chettri v. State of Sikkim (2026)
- [Doctrinal Boundaries of Criminal Charges: The Attempt Commission Divide under POCSO Law – Delhi High Court](https://childsafetyatwork.org/attempt-aggravated-assault-pocso-law-charges/): The present appeal arises from a conviction by the trial court under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act). The prosecution case is that on 10 July 2014, at around 2:30 PM, the victim, a minor girl aged approximately 4½ years, went to a nearby grocery shop owned by the accused to purchase a toffee. Shortly thereafter, she returned home in a distressed and crying condition and informed her mother that the accused had taken her inside the shop, removed her underwear, climbed on top of her while she was lying on her stomach, and poured a liquid substance on her body.
- [Evidentiary Value of Prosecutrix Retraction in Sexual Offences – Delhi High Court](https://childsafetyatwork.org/pocso-retraction-bail-denied-delhi-high-court/): Case: Gayasuddin v. State (NCT of Delhi) (Delhi High Court, 2026)
- [Uncertain Age, Contradictory Testimony, and Lack of Corroboration: Acquittal in POCSO Case](https://childsafetyatwork.org/pocso-acquittal-uncertain-age-contradictory-testimony/): The appellant was convicted by the Sessions Court under Section 6 of the POCSO Act read with Sections 376/448 IPC and sentenced to 10 years’ rigorous imprisonment. The prosecution alleged that the accused (uncle of the victim) committed rape on a minor girl in the absence of her parents. The FIR was lodged after a delay of approximately one week, allegedly due to attempts at village settlement (bichar). The prosecution examined seven witnesses including the victim, her parents, medical officer, and investigating officer.
- [Madras High Court – Breakdown of POCSO Procedure and Accountability of Investigating Authorities](https://childsafetyatwork.org/madras-high-court-pocso-procedure-police-accountability/): Case: Sumathi v. Deputy Commissioner of Police & Ors. (Madras High Court, 2026)
- [Gujarat High Court Directs Time-Bound Compliance Of Child Protection Laws, Flags Systemic Gaps In Child Care Institutions](https://childsafetyatwork.org/gujarat-high-court-child-protection-compliance-directions/): Bachpan Bachao Andolan v. State of Gujarat (Gujarat High Court, 2026)
- [POCSO Conviction Set Aside for Failure to Prove Victim’s Age Through Primary Evidence](https://childsafetyatwork.org/pocso-conviction-set-aside-madras-high-court/): Case: Mahesh v. State represented by Inspector of Police, Nagercoil AWPS – Madras High Court (Madurai Bench)
- [Victim Must Be Heard Before Grant of Bail in POCSO Cases: Kerala High Court Sets Aside Bail Order](https://childsafetyatwork.org/victim-hearing-pocso-bail-kerala-high-court/): Case: X v. State of Kerala – Kerala High Court
- [Promise, Consent and Minority under POCSO: Bail Granted in Devaraju v. State of Karnataka](https://childsafetyatwork.org/pocso-bail-promise-consent-karnataka/): Promise, Consent and Minority under POCSO: Bail Granted in Devaraju v. State of KarnatakaCase: Devaraju @ Vinith Devendra @ Devu v. State of Karnataka
- [Bail Granted Without Considering Gravity of POCSO Allegations Set Aside by Calcutta High Court](https://childsafetyatwork.org/pocso-bail-set-aside-calcutta-high-court/): Bail Granted Without Considering Gravity of POCSO Allegations Set Aside by Calcutta High CourtCase: X v. State of West Bengal & Anr.
- [Marriage After Alleged POCSO Offence: Kerala High Court Quashes Proceedings to Preserve Family Life](https://childsafetyatwork.org/pocso-quashed-marriage-kerala-high-court/): Case: XXX v. State of Kerala (Crl.M.C No. 596 of 2023, Kerala High Court, Feb 2026)
- [POCSO Conviction Upheld Despite Delay and Minor Contradictions: Madras High Court](https://childsafetyatwork.org/pocso-conviction-upheld-madras-high-court/): The Madras High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the conviction and sentence imposed by the Trial Court, finding no legal infirmity or perversity in the appreciation of evidence. The Court reiterated that credible testimony of a vulnerable victim can sustain a conviction notwithstanding delay in reporting or minor discrepancies. It was also noted that the place of occurrence was a church under the management of the appellant’s family, attracting the applicability of Section 5(f) of the POCSO Act.
- [Ensure Day-to-Day Recording of Testimony in POCSO Trials: Delhi High Court on Preventing Witness Pressure](https://childsafetyatwork.org/delhi-high-court-testimony-pocso-trials/): Court: Delhi High Court
- [Bail in POCSO Conviction Pending Juvenility Determination: Meghalaya High Court Clarifies Scope of Section 12, JJ Act](https://childsafetyatwork.org/bail-pocso-juvenility-meghalaya-high-court/): The bail application was filed on behalf of a person convicted under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO), who had been sentenced to 25 years’ imprisonment for aggravated sexual assault. During the pendency of his criminal appeal before the High Court, the convict raised a claim of juvenility, contending that he was a “child in conflict with law” at the time of commission of the offence.
- [Supreme Court Suggests “Romeo-juliet Clause” In POCSO To Protect Adolescent Relationships](https://childsafetyatwork.org/romeo-juliet-clause-pocso-supreme-court/): The Supreme Court of India has taken a thoughtful and progressive stance on the application of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (“POCSO Act”), urging the Union Government to consider introducing a “Romeo-Juliet clause” to the law. This observation was made during the hearing of an appeal against an Allahabad High Court order concerning bail in a POCSO matter, but the implications extend far beyond the procedural dispute before the Court.
- [Kerala High Court On Age Determination Of Victims In POCSO Cases And The Limited Role Of The Juvenile Justice Act](https://childsafetyatwork.org/kerala-high-court-pocso-age-determination-jj-act/): Suresh K. v. State of KeralaKerala High Court, decided in January 2026
- [Bombay High Court On Partial Quashing Under POCSO And Judicial Caution Amid Ongoing Debate On Adolescent Sexuality And Sex Education](https://childsafetyatwork.org/bombay-hc-partial-quashing-pocso-abetment/): The applicant contended that the FIR did not disclose any direct sexual act attributable to him and that continuation of the proceedings would amount to harassment. The State opposed the application, arguing that the victim’s statement disclosed instigation and joint involvement, attracting abetment under the POCSO Act and raising triable issues.
- [Bombay High Court Clarifies Evidentiary Standards in POCSO and Cheating Offences](https://childsafetyatwork.org/bombay-hc-pocso-evidence-cheating-offence/): The appeal arose from a judgment of the Special POCSO Court, Mumbai, convicting the appellant for offences under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Sections 4 and 8 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (
- [Subsequent Marriage During Bail or Birth of Child ‘Immaterial’ in POCSO Offences: MP High Court Upholds](https://childsafetyatwork.org/pocso-subsequent-marriage-child-birth-immaterial/): The matter before the Madhya Pradesh High Court arose from the conviction of an accused for offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act). The prosecution case was that the victim, a school-going girl, was subjected to repeated incidents of sexual assault. A complaint was lodged after the victim informed her family members of the incidents.
- [Supreme Court Reaffirms Evidentiary Standards And Due Process In POCSO Cases Based On Circumstantial Evidence](https://childsafetyatwork.org/pocso-circumstantial-pocso-evidence/): The prosecution argued that the medical evidence conclusively established sexual assault and that the circumstantial evidence, taken cumulatively, pointed only to the guilt of the accused. It was submitted that minor inconsistencies or omissions should not outweigh the gravity of the offence, particularly in a case involving a child victim under the POCSO Act.
- [Supreme Court Seeks Effective Implementation of Support Person and PLV Schemes under POCSO](https://childsafetyatwork.org/supreme-court-pocso-support-persons-plv/): The writ petition concerns systemic deficiencies in the implementation of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act 2012 (POCSO), particularly in relation to the appointment of Support Persons under Section 39 and the deployment of Para Legal Volunteers (PLVs) at police stations across the country. The petitioner placed material before the Court indicating that several States and Union Territories had either failed to notify or fully implement the PLV Scheme and that appointment of Support Persons was grossly inadequate compared to the large pendency of POCSO cases.
- [Delhi HC Reiterates That Minor’s Consent Holds No Legal Validity in POCSO Quashing Proceedings](https://childsafetyatwork.org/delhi-hc-pocso-quashing-minor-consent-validity/): Date of Order: 14 November 2025
- [Meghalaya High Court Examines Nature of Relationship in POCSO Bail Proceedings](https://childsafetyatwork.org/meghalaya-high-court-pocso-bail-adolescent-relationship/): Date of Order: 18 November 2025
- [POCSO Certification Training Program for Child Safety](https://childsafetyatwork.org/pocso-certification-training-child-safety-online-workshop/): We are delighted to announce our highly anticipated Full-Day POCSO Certification Training Program.
- [Karnataka HC Mandates Digital Case Management and Rehabilitation Framework for Child Sexual Abuse Survivors](https://childsafetyatwork.org/karnataka-hc-digital-case-management-csa/): A minor girl was subjected to sexual assault and subsequently became pregnant. The matter came before the High Court when a petition was filed by the child’s legal guardian seeking permission for medical termination of the pregnancy, in light of her age, vulnerability and the circumstances of the assault. A medical board convened by the hospital provided its opinion that termination could be carried out safely, considering the child’s physical, psychological and socio-economic condition. The State and hospital authorities participated in the proceedings and furnished the required medical and welfare materials. The case thus confronted both the immediate medical and welfare relief for the child, as well as the broader question of systemic institutional response to sexual offences against minors.
- [Punjab and Haryana HC Flags Inconsistencies in Minor’s Behaviour While Suspending Sentence in Sexual Harassment Conviction.](https://childsafetyatwork.org/punjab-haryana-hc-minor-behaviour-sentence-suspension/): The case before the Punjab and Haryana High Court concerned an application for suspension of sentence filed by a schoolteacher, Mr. D, who had been convicted under Section 354-A of the IPC and Sections 10 and 12 of the POCSO Act, 2012. The conviction related to allegations made by a 12-year-old Class VII student, who stated that on 02.11.2022 the teacher called her to meet him at school, passed obscene remarks, and touched her inappropriately. She narrated the incident to her father upon returning home, following which an FIR was registered the same day. The next morning, 03.11.2022, the child attended the Parent-Teacher Meeting with her parents, and later, photographs of her in school captioned “School Mein Maje” were posted on her Instagram account. The trial court convicted the teacher, sentencing him to rigorous imprisonment extending up to five years. He subsequently filed an appeal, along with an application seeking suspension of his sentence during the pendency of the appeal.
- [Supreme Court Slams Professor for Sexual Harassment and Anti – National Post; Says He Is a “Threat to Young Girls”](https://childsafetyatwork.org/supreme-court-professor-misconduct-obscene-posts/): The petitioner, an Assam-based government college professor named Mr. J, was arrested after posting comments on Facebook that allegedly supported Pakistan and its citizens. The post declared, “we are with the brother of Pakistani citizens… we will be with them in future also,” and further praised the President of Turkey for expressing support towards Pakistan. The post was published at a time when India’s relationship with Pakistan was strained. Following his arrest, the petitioner sought bail before the trial court, which rejected his plea on the ground that the case was at the stage of framing of charges. He then approached the Gauhati High Court, which also denied bail after observing that the petitioner’s post prima facie indicated support for Pakistan over India and reflected non-compliance with the constitutional duty under Article 51A. The High Court permitted the trial court to proceed with framing of charges and directed that the petitioner’s bail plea be considered only after the examination of at least two prosecution witnesses. Aggrieved, the petitioner approached the Supreme Court.
- [Kerala HC states that “Judiciary Cannot Remain a Silent Spectator” and it set Time-Bound Roadmap for Reforms in Juvenile Justice Institutions, CWCs, and JJBs to Strengthen Kerala’s Child Protection Framework](https://childsafetyatwork.org/kerala-hc-juvenile-justice-child-protection/): The Kerala High Court delivered this significant judgment in two connected matters, a suo motu writ petition and a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by Bachpan Bachao Andolan, an NGO founded by Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi, and its Programme Director, Sampurna Behura. Both petitions sought enforcement of the Supreme Court’s directions in Sampurna Behura v. Union of India , which had mandated States and Union Territories to strengthen child protection mechanisms and ensure effective implementation of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.
- [SC stated that Notice Issued in Plea Challenging Applicability of POCSO Provisions to Female Accused](https://childsafetyatwork.org/supreme-court-notice-female-accused-pocso-act/): The case concerns Ms. A, a 48-year-old woman from Bengaluru accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old boy between February and June 2020 when he visited her residence for art lessons. A complaint was filed by the child's parents, and after investigation, a charge-sheet was filed for offences under Sections 4 and 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, which deal with punishment for penetrative sexual assault and aggravated penetrative sexual assault. The Additional City Civil and Sessions Judge (Fast Track Special Court-I), Bengaluru, took cognizance of the matter. Ms. A approached the Karnataka High Court seeking quashing of the proceedings, arguing that provisions invoked against her apply only to male offenders. The High Court rejected her plea, deeming the Act gender neutral. Aggrieved, she approached the Supreme Court, which issued notice and stayed further trial proceedings.
- [Madras High Court Directs Tamil Nadu Judicial Academy to Conduct Sensitivity Training for POCSO Judges on Time-Bound Child Protection Trials](https://childsafetyatwork.org/madras-hc-sensitivity-training-pocso-judges/): The case arose from a habeas corpus petition filed by a woman challenging the detention of her husband under the Tamil Nadu Prevention of Dangerous Activities of Bootleggers, Drug-Offenders, Goondas, Immoral Traffic Offenders, Forest-Offenders, Sand-Offenders, Slum-Grabbers, and Video Pirates Act, 1982 (popularly known as the Goondas Act). The detenu was branded a “Sexual Offender” and accused of repeatedly committing aggravated penetrative sexual assault on a 14-year-old girl, an offence punishable under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act).
- [Victims Cannot be Treated as Passive Spectators: Madras HC  holds Victim or Guardian must be Impleaded before Granting Bail or Suspension of Sentence under POCSO](https://childsafetyatwork.org/madras-hc-victim-rights-pocso-bail-proceedings/): The present matter arose from three criminal appeals filed by appellants convicted under various provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO). Each appellant sought suspension of sentence under Section 430(2) of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS, 2023). During the hearing, the Madras High Court examined a significant procedural question: whether the de facto complainant or the victim is a necessary party to criminal appeals challenging convictions under the POCSO Act and in applications for suspension of sentence or bail.
- [Delhi HC states that Age and Coercion Trump Initial Consent Claims in Sexual Assault of Minor](https://childsafetyatwork.org/delhi-high-court-pocso-act-sexual-assault-minor/): The Delhi High Court upheld the trial court’s conviction. The Court observed that, “even if the Prosecutrix did not characterise the sexual acts as forcible in her earliest accounts, or even described them as consensual in her MLC, such statements do not exculpate the accused.”  The Court emphasised the statutory framework of the POCSO Act and the legal irrelevance of alleged consent by a minor, noting that the disparity in age and maturity increased the risk of manipulation, which the Act is designed to prevent. It relied on the Supreme Court’s guidance regarding child witnesses, stating that the “the evidence of a child witness for all purposes is deemed to be on the same footing as any other witness…while appreciating the testimony of a child witness the courts are required to assess whether the evidence of such witness is its voluntary expression and not borne out of the influence of others and whether the testimony inspires confidence.” The Court found the victim’s testimony consistent and credible despite minor discrepancies, reinforced by medical evidence of pregnancy. On kidnapping and abduction charges, it held that “Once her minority is established, her ostensible willingness or professed affection becomes immaterial in law, for a minor is incapable of consenting to her removal from lawful guardianship.” The Court also noted that absence of injuries, procedural lapses in forensic examination, or lack of independent witnesses did not undermine the conviction, given the coherent and corroborated testimony of the minor.
- [Supreme Court held Child Abuse Survivors Must Not Be Re-Traumatized](https://childsafetyatwork.org/supreme-court-child-abuse-survivors-pocso-compensation/): The appellant, Mr. A, was convicted by the Special POCSO Court, East Sessions Division, Tezu, for the offence of aggravated penetrative sexual assault on his 11-year-old niece (daughter of his sister). The conviction was under Section 6 of the POCSO Act read with Sections 376 and 506 of the IPC, along with Section 12 of the POCSO Act. He was sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment. His conviction was based on the prosecutrix’s testimony, her statement under Section 164 CrPC, medical evidence confirming recent forcible sexual intercourse, and her birth certificate establishing her age below 12 years at the time of the offence. On appeal, the Gauhati High Court at Itanagar upheld the conviction through a detailed judgment dated 1 July 2024 in Criminal Appeal (J) No. 6 of 2022. Dissatisfied, Sonar approached the Supreme Court seeking recall of the victim for cross-examination.
- [Karnataka HC held that the POCSO Act is gender neutral and a woman can also be the perpetrator of the crime, making trial an imperative necessity while rejecting her plea to quash proceedings.](https://childsafetyatwork.org/karnataka-hc-pocso-act-gender-neutral-ruling/): The Petitioner, who is the sole accused in this case sought before the Court quashing of proceedings under Sections 4 and 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO). According to the Prosecution’s case, the Petitioner was a neighbour of the Complainant and used to offer art lessons to the children of the community. After the Complainant’s family moved to Dubai, the Complainant noticed psychological changes in her son, and on being confronted by the Complainant, the victim boy revealed to his mother that the Petitioner had called him to her house for four or five months on a continuous basis, between February and June 2020, and subjected him to sexual assault. On their return to India, the Complainant approached the police station and filed an FIR. Subsequently, the police conducted investigation and filed a charge sheet against the Petitioner for the afore-quoted offences.
- [Understanding the Juvenile Justice Act and the Authorities Safeguarding Every Child ](https://childsafetyatwork.org/juvenile-justice-act-child-protection-authorities/): Understanding how the Juvenile Justice Act addresses these two situations requires moving from theory to statutory provisions and then to the specific mechanisms of protection, rehabilitation, and accountability. 
- [Karnataka HC Ruled that DNA Evidence Alone is Insufficient for Conviction Under POCSO](https://childsafetyatwork.org/dna-evidence-pocso-conviction-karnataka-hc-ruling/): The respondent-accused, Mr. N, a resident of Belagavi District, Karnataka, was charged under Section 376(2) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Sections 4 and 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The alleged victim, aged 17, resided in Kibballi Village and became acquainted with the accused while he was working in her village. It was alleged that on 15 January 2015, the accused had sexual intercourse with the victim near a forest area on the false promise of marriage, following which the two remained sexually active. When the victim became pregnant, the accused allegedly began avoiding her, prompting her to lodge a police complaint on 29 January 2016.
- [Chhattisgarh HC Held That Mere Verbal Expression Without Sexual or Caste-Based Intent Does Not Attract Offences Under POCSO or SC/ST Acts](https://childsafetyatwork.org/pocso-acquittal-verbal-expression-sc-st-act-ruling/): On 14 October 2019, a 15-year-old girl (the prosecutrix) lodged a complaint at Kurud Police Station in Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh. She alleged that while returning home from school accompanied by her friends Heena and Kajal, the respondent, Mr. R, followed her and shouted her name followed by the phrase “I Love You”. She further stated that this was not a one-time incident, as the respondent had previously misbehaved with her and had been reprimanded by teachers. Based on her complaint, an FIR was registered against him under Sections 354-D (stalking) and 509 (insulting the modesty of a woman) of the Indian Penal Code, Section 8 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, and Section 3(2)(va) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The case was tried by the Special Court under the POCSO Act, which acquitted the respondent on 27 May 2022. Aggrieved by the acquittal, the State of Chhattisgarh filed an appeal before the High Court under Section 378 of the Criminal Procedure Code.
- [Kerala HC ruled that Corporal Punishment by Teachers Not Crime but Sadistic Actions Can Constitute Offence](https://childsafetyatwork.org/corporal-punishment-teachers-kerala-high-court/): The Kerala High Court was called upon to decide the legality and criminality of corporal punishment inflicted by teachers on students, in the context of three separate criminal miscellaneous petitions. Each petition sought the quashing of FIRs lodged against school-teachers for allegedly caning or physically punishing students. In the first case, a teacher was accused of caning a 9-year-old student for poor performance in dictation and publicly sharing his zero marks on WhatsApp. In the second case, another teacher was alleged to have caned a six-year-old for inattentiveness in class. The third case involved a temporary dance teacher accused of beating a 9-year-old girl repeatedly on her thighs with a PVC pipe during practice for the annual day celebrations. These incidents were prosecuted under various provisions of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. The Court heard all three matters together due to the common legal question they raised whether corporal punishment by teachers is an offence under current Indian law.
- [Emotional Regulation in Children: What Parents & Caregivers Need to Know  ](https://childsafetyatwork.org/emotional-regulation-childrens-behavior-peer-influence/): While this case occurred in America, Arizona, it highlights a universal issue relevant to all families and schools: the critical importance of emotional regulation in children. 
- [Bombay HC Stated Mere Expression of ‘I Love You’ Without Sexual Overture or Intent Does Not Attract POCSO](https://childsafetyatwork.org/i-love-you-pocso-interpretation/): The case arose from a complaint filed by the family of a minor girl who was allegedly sexually harassed by the accused while she was returning home from her tuition class on October 23, 2015. According to the FIR, the accused approached the girl on his motorcycle, told her “I love you,” and insisted that she reveal her name. Disturbed by the interaction, the girl informed her parents, which led to the lodging of an FIR and initiation of criminal proceedings.
- [Listening with love: Supporting children through gender exploration ](https://childsafetyatwork.org/supporting-children-through-gender-exploration/): These days, it’s more common than ever for children to ask questions about gender—sometimes their own, sometimes the roles they see around them. It can start early, often before parents are ready to respond to such queries. And while some adults may worry that this is just a phase or something that needs to be “fixed,” the truth is: exploring gender is a natural part of how kids come to understand themselves and how they relate to the world around them. 
- [J&K HC Stated That Medical Opinion Alone Not Enough To Pin Blame On Accused While Quashing Rape Charges](https://childsafetyatwork.org/rape-charges-quashed-medical-opinion-not-enough/): The case arose from an FIR lodged by the father of a 14-year-old girl who reported that his daughter and her minor friend had gone missing. Following their recovery, it was alleged that both girls had been kidnapped and sexually assaulted by Mr B. The police charged Bashir under Section 376 of the IPC and Section 4 of the POCSO Act, alleging that he had lured the girls into his vehicle, kidnapped them, and committed penetrative sexual assault. In March 2022, the Special Judge (POCSO Court) framed charges against Bashir, which he challenged before the High Court.
- [Safe Digital Engagement: What you need to know through the lens of Child Safety? ](https://childsafetyatwork.org/digital-child-safety-tips-for-parents-teachers/): Let’s start from the top then – what is child safety when it comes to digital engagement? Why is it important and what do we as caregivers need to keep in mind when it comes to this crucial, yet dynamic space?  
- [Orissa High Court Rules POCSO Act Should Not Criminalize Adolescent Romance or Enforce Outdated Moral Codes](https://childsafetyatwork.org/orissa-hc-pocso-not-for-adolescent-romance/): The petitioner, X, was accused under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including Sections 376(1), 376(2)(n), 313, 323, 294, 417, 344, and 506, along with Section 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The allegations stemmed from a long-standing sexual relationship with the victim, which allegedly began in 2019 when she was a minor. The victim claimed that the petitioner maintained this relationship under the promise of marriage, which led to two pregnancies, the first allegedly terminated by the petitioner. The last reported incident of forcible intercourse occurred on December 29, 2022. Following a confrontation, threats and abuses were allegedly issued by the petitioner and his family.
- [SC Rules Out Sentencing in POCSO Case, Reversing Calcutta HC’s Victim-Blaming Remarks](https://childsafetyatwork.org/sc-rules-out-sentencing-in-pocso-case-reversing-hc-remarks/): On May 23, 2025, the Supreme Court of India exercised its extraordinary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to refrain from sentencing a man convicted under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The decision was based on the unique circumstances of the case, where the victim, now an adult, had married the accused and had a child with him. The Court noted that the victim did not perceive the incident as a crime and had suffered more due to the legal and social consequences that followed. The Court emphasized that the victim had been abandoned by her family, judged by society, and had become emotionally attached to the accused. In light of these factors, the Court decided not to impose a sentence, aiming to do complete justice in the case.
- [Patna HC Emphasizes on Reformation Over Punishment by Quashing Conviction of Juvenile in Arms Act Case](https://childsafetyatwork.org/patna-hc-quashes-juvenile-arms-conviction/): The matter before the Patna High Court concerned a juvenile petitioner who had been convicted under the Arms Act and sentenced by the Juvenile Justice Board to three years in a Special Home. The petitioner, aged nearly 17 at the time of the incident, was apprehended by the police along with two others, allegedly in possession of illegal firearms. This conviction was later upheld by the Sessions Court. However, the petitioner challenged the legality and fairness of both the conviction and sentence. The case involved not only factual scrutiny of the alleged recovery of arms but also the judicial approach to juvenile justice, particularly in the light of the principles enshrined in the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000 (JJ Act) and the Juvenile Justice Rules, 2007.
- [Supreme Court Ruled That High Court’s Quashing of FIR in POCSO Act Case Involving WhatsApp Messages was Incorrect, Directing Continuation of Trial](https://childsafetyatwork.org/sc-says-high-court-wrong-in-pocso-fir-ruling/): The case involves allegations against respondent No. 1, a Computer Teacher at a school in Tirur, for inappropriate behaviour with female students. The victims, students at the school, reported incidents where the teacher allegedly held their hands while using the computer mouse and asked invasive questions about sanitary napkins. Additionally, he was accused of sending vulgar and obscene images to students via a WhatsApp group, though the students had actually given their parents' contact numbers. Despite complaints being made, the teacher initially faced only a show-cause notice and an apology, but his behaviour allegedly continued. The police arrested respondent No. 1 after further complaints, but only the statement of a 19-year-old student was initially recorded. Eventually, five separate FIRs were filed, one of which was “settled” by respondent No. 1 with the victim. He then approached the High Court, seeking the quashing of the remaining FIRs. The High Court conducted a mini trial and held that "it is not possible to infer or impute that the said act has been done by the petitioner with any sexual intent."
- [Telangana High Court Calls for Independent Assessment Before Trialing Juvenile as Adult Under JJ Act](https://childsafetyatwork.org/independent-assessment-before-juvenile-trial-jj-act/): The Telangana High Court recently delivered a landmark judgment addressing the trial of juveniles as adults under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (JJ Act). The case involved a juvenile accused of committing rape and murder of a 10-year-old child in 2017. After an initial evaluation by the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB), which concluded that the juvenile should be tried as an adult, the case was transferred to the Children's Court for final adjudication.
- [Delhi High Court Clarifies Scope of Section 21 POCSO Act stating Reporting Delay Due to Vulnerability is Not Criminal](https://childsafetyatwork.org/delhi-hc-pocso-act-section-21-reporting-delay/): The Delhi High Court allowed the petitioner’s revision petition and set aside the charges framed under Section 21 of the POCSO Act against her. It held that prosecuting her under this section would cause grave injustice, not only to her as a domestic violence victim but also to the minor child who relied on her for emotional and physical support. The Court directed that the trial should proceed against the other accused in accordance with law and left it open for the trial court to consider the mother as a witness and informant in whom the child had confided.
- [Supreme Court Stays Allahabad HC Ruling That Grabbing Breasts & Breaking Pyjama Strings Of Minor Girl Wasn’t ‘Attempt To Rape’](https://childsafetyatwork.org/sc-stays-allahabad-hc-attempt-to-rape-ruling/): The case involves a heinous incident where two individuals allegedly assaulted an 11-year-old minor girl. The prosecution's version of events asserts that the accused men grabbed the minor’s breasts, and one of them attempted to drag her beneath a culvert after breaking the string of her pyjama. These acts were initially treated by the trial court as an attempt to commit rape, invoking provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, specifically Section 376 (attempt to rape) and Section 18 (attempt to commit an offence).
- [Madras HC stated that Unnecessary Medical Exams on Child Victims in POCSO Cases Cause Mental Stress; Directs Tests Based on Complaint](https://childsafetyatwork.org/madras-hc-child-victims-medical-exam-ruling/): The Madras High Court addressed the routine and mechanical medical examinations being conducted on children in cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO). A special bench of Justices N Anand Venkatesh and Sunder Mohan observed that such examinations were being carried out on every child, regardless of the nature of the complaint, causing unnecessary mental stress. The court directed that medical examinations should only be conducted based on the specifics of the complaint, particularly in cases of sexual assault where penetrative offenses were not involved.
- [Kerala HC Allows Teachers to Carry Canes, Mandates Preliminary Inquiry Before Criminal Cases for Actions in Schools](https://childsafetyatwork.org/kerala-hc-teachers-carry-canes-inquiry/): The Kerala High Court dealt with a bail petition filed by a teacher accused of assaulting a student with a cane. The incident took place in an educational institution where the teacher allegedly hit the complainant’s son for spreading false rumours that the teacher’s son had died in a vehicle accident caused by the teacher. This action led to the teacher’s arrest, with charges being framed under Section 118 (voluntarily causing hurt with dangerous weapons) of the BNS Act and Section 75 (punishment for cruelty to a child) of the Juvenile Justice Act. The case raised concerns about the legal protection available to teachers in instances where they impose minor disciplinary actions, even in the absence of malice.
- [Supreme Court Restores 38-Year-Old Rape Conviction, Ruling Child Victim’s Silence and Tears Don’t Benefit the Accused](https://childsafetyatwork.org/supreme-court-restores-38-year-rape-conviction/): The State, disagreeing with the High Court’s conclusion, appealed to the Supreme Court to reinstate the original conviction, pointing out that other evidence supported the case against the accused.
- [Karnataka HC Grants Relief to Teacher Accused of Beating 6th Grader with Stick, Rules No Evidence Punishment Was Excessive](https://childsafetyatwork.org/karnataka-hc-clears-teacher-in-beating-case/): The petitioner, a Physical Education teacher, was charge-sheeted for offences under Section 82 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000, and Sections 324 (voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons), 201 (causing disappearance of evidence), and 34 (acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The prosecution alleged that the petitioner beat a student a Grade 6 student, for failing to obey orders between 1st September 2022 and 30th September 2022. The FIR was lodged on 29th June 2023. The petitioner sought relief from the court to quash the proceedings in the case, arguing that the allegations lacked substantial evidence, and that the punishment was within reasonable bounds. The petition was heard before the Karnataka High Court.
- [Kerala HC Stated Experience in Child Welfare Work Essential for Appointment to Child Welfare Committee](https://childsafetyatwork.org/kerala-hc-child-welfare-experience-appointment/): This case pertains to an appeal regarding the appointment of Respondent No. 8, Mr. A, as a member of the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) of Kollam District, Kerala. The Appellant, C. Krishnankutty Nair, who had applied for the same position, challenged the appointment by filing a writ petition. He contended that Respondent No. 8 lacked the requisite experience as per the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, and the Kerala Rules of 2017, particularly the mandatory seven years of active involvement in child welfare activities. The writ petition was dismissed by a learned Single Judge of the Kerala High Court, prompting the Appellant to file an appeal under Section 5 of the Kerala High Court Act, 1958.
- [Delhi HC Ruled That Consent Cannot Be Overlooked When Minor’s Age Remains Disputed](https://childsafetyatwork.org/delhi-hc-consent-minor-age-dispute/): The present case involves an appeal filed by the State challenging the acquittal of the respondent, X under Section 4 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act). The original case arose after the father of the prosecutrix (a 17-year-old girl) reported her missing. She had left home for tuition but did not return, and the complainant suspected the involvement of the respondent, who was also found to be missing. Both the prosecutrix and the respondent were found together two days later in Dharuhera.
- [Madras HC Clarifies that Doctors are Not Obligated to Verify Victim’s Age or Ascertain Offense](https://childsafetyatwork.org/madras-hc-clarifies-that-doctors-are-not-obligated-to-verify-victims-age-or-ascertain-offense/): The Criminal Original Petition was filed invoking Section 528 B.N.S.S., seeking an order to call for the records related to the FIR pending on the file of the All-Women Police Station, Srirangam, Tiruchirappalli District, and to quash the same against the petitioner. On 28.02.2024, an FIR was registered in Crime No.1 of 2024 against three individuals, including the petitioner, under Sections 5(l), 5(j)(ii), 6(1), and 21(1) of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act), and Section 312 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case arose following a complaint from the second respondent, the sister of the victim girl, who alleged that the victim, aged 17, was brought to Trichy Government Hospital in a serious condition and later succumbed to her injuries.
- [Kerala HC Stated Medical Evidence of Intact Hymen Insufficient to Disprove Penetrative Sexual Assault](https://childsafetyatwork.org/kerala-hc-stated-medical-evidence-of-intact-hymen-insufficient-to-disprove-penetrative-sexual-assault/): The case arose from allegations against the petitioner, who was accused of kidnapping a minor, his close relative, from the custody of her parents and sexually assaulting her on January 26, 2023, near Muttom, Malankara Dam area. The charges included offenses under Sections 363, 354A(1)(ii), 341, 376(1)(3), and 506(i) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and relevant sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner forcibly restrained the victim, sexually assaulted her, and threatened her with death if she disclosed the incident.
- [Kerala HC Stated Serious Offenses Under POCSO Act Cannot Be Quashed Solely Based on Settlements](https://childsafetyatwork.org/kerala-hc-stated-serious-offenses-under-pocso-act-cannot-be-quashed-solely-based-on-settlements/): This case revolves around allegations under Sections 341 and 354A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), along with Sections 7, 8, 11(1), 12, and 18 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. The accused was alleged to have molested a 15-year-old girl on two occasions. In one instance, he restrained her while she was learning to ride a bicycle and acted with sexual intent. On another occasion, he wrongfully restrained her, commented on her physical development, and attempted to touch her inappropriately.
- [The Kerala High Court stated that the obligation under Section 19 of the POCSO Act to report offences must be fulfilled by an individual in their personal capacity rather than in an official role.](https://childsafetyatwork.org/the-kerala-high-court-stated-that-the-obligation-under-section-19-of-the-pocso-act-to-report-offences-must-be-fulfilled-by-an-individual-in-their-personal-capacity-rather-than-in-an-official-role/): The petitioner, a former chairman of the Child Welfare Committee (CWC), Thrissur, served in this capacity from 2009 to 2019. The petitioner was implicated in proceedings, allegations included failure to report an offence under Section 19(1) of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, punishable under Section 21 of the Act. The petitioner contended that he had promptly informed the police regarding the case.
- [Delhi High Court Orders Free Medical Treatment for Rape, Acid Attack, and POCSO Survivors in All Hospitals](https://childsafetyatwork.org/delhi-high-court-orders-free-medical-treatment-for-rape-acid-attack-and-pocso-survivors-in-all-hospitals/): The Delhi High Court recently ordered that victims of rape, acid attacks and sexual assaults as well as victims of POCSO cases be provided free medical treatment in all government and private hospitals and nursing homes. While giving this order, the court said that victims of sexual violence and acid attacks face difficulties in getting free treatment and it is necessary to ensure that they are not denied treatment under any circumstances.
- [Punjab & Haryana HC rules that Presumption of Guilt Under Section 29 of POCSO Act Can’t Be Drawn Due to Lack of Evidence](https://childsafetyatwork.org/punjab-haryana-hc-rules-that-presumption-of-guilt-under-section-29-of-pocso-act-cant-be-drawn-due-to-lack-of-evidence/): The Punjab and Haryana High Court acquitted two accused in a sexual assault case under the POCSO Act. The Court held that there was insufficient evidence to prove the charges against the accused under Section 29 of the POCSO Act, and hence the presumption of guilt cannot be drawn against them. In this case, the Court stressed the need for a thorough investigation into the allegations of sexual assault and refused to convict the accused for want of evidence.
- [“State should take serious efforts to curtail the offence by enacting the law and impose severe punishments to those involved in sexual offence are family members or close friends”- Madras HC](https://childsafetyatwork.org/madras-hc-strict-laws-child-safety/): Madras High Court in a recent judgement urged the state government to take stringent actions against Family members or close friends accused of sexually abusing a child. The Hon’ble Court also urged the state government to make strict laws in the matter to prevent it from happening. The Hon’ble Court talked about severe punishments, awareness programmes and availability of protection homes for children to protect children from such heinous crimes.
- [Punjab HC Refuses To Treat Juvenile Booked Under POCSO Act As ‘Adult’ Based On Psyche Assessment Done With 5 Years Delay](https://childsafetyatwork.org/punjab-hc-juvenile-pocso-case/): The appellant, a juvenile, was involved in a case where he was charged with committing sexual assault against a 4-year-old girl under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The alleged offense occurred on May 30, 2018, and the juvenile was arrested on the same day. Despite the provisions under the Juvenile Justice (JJ) Act, the preliminary assessment of the juvenile's mental and physical capacity was not conducted until September 28, 2021, more than three years after the incident and the juvenile's arrest. By that time, the juvenile had already turned 20 years and 6 months old.
- [SC held that Sexual assault under the POCSO Act cannot be quashed based on a ‘compromise,’ as it is a crime and not a private matter](https://childsafetyatwork.org/sc-rules-pocso-act-assault-no-quashing-by-compromise/): The case revolves around a teacher accused of sexual assault on a minor girl in a school. The incident occurred when the teacher allegedly rubbed the victim's breasts in the classroom, with no one else present. When the victim attempted to report the incident to other teachers, she was reportedly threatened by the accused to remain silent. An FIR was subsequently filed, invoking sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the POCSO Act (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act), and the SC/ST Act, due to the victim belonging to a scheduled caste.
- [The Kerala High Court ruled that the principal and teacher weren’t guilty of failing to report the crime as the complaint was sent to the police the next day.](https://childsafetyatwork.org/kerala-hc-clears-principal-teacher-reporting-delay/): This Criminal Miscellaneous Case was filed under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, seeking to quash the final report of Ambalamedu Police Station, Ernakulam, pending before the Fast Track Special Court, Perumbavoor. The Petitioners were Accused Nos. 2 and 3 (Principal and the Teacher) in the case, with the primary allegation against Accused No. 1 under various provisions of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
- [Delhi HC Highlights Teenage Love as a ‘Legal Grey Area’ and questions Its Categorization Under POCSO](https://childsafetyatwork.org/delhi-hc-questions-teenage-love-under-pocso/): The petitioner sought regular bail in relation to FIR registered at Mundka Police Station for an alleged offence under Section 363 IPC (kidnapping). The FIR stemmed from a complaint lodged by the victim's father, who reported that his eldest daughter, initially described as 19 years old but later confirmed to be around 17.5 years of age, went missing on 31.12.2021 after leaving home for school-related activities. The father later alleged that the petitioner had misled and abducted his daughter.
- [Texting a Minor Without ‘Sexual Intent’ is not Sexual Harassment under POCSO Act: Kerala High Court](https://childsafetyatwork.org/texting-minor-without-sexual-intent-not-harassment/): The case arose from a Criminal Miscellaneous Case filed under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure to quash the FIR and final report concerning the petitioner, a 24-year-old man accused of disturbing a 17-year-old girl through messages and phone calls. The charges against him included stalking under Section 354D of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and sexual harassment under Section 11(iv) and Section 12 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act). The petitioner sought to quash the FIR and final report, asserting that the allegations were unfounded and had been settled between the parties.
- [Supreme Court held that storage of Child Pornography constitutes an offence under POCSO](https://childsafetyatwork.org/storing-child-pornography-offense-under-pocso/): The Supreme Court overruled a Madras High Court judgment, holding that the mere storage of child pornographic material, even without an intent to transmit it, can still be considered an offense under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. This ruling emphasizes that failing to delete, destroy, or report the stored material indicates an intention to transmit, which is punishable.
- [“Romantic Cases”- A Non-Existing Category for Dismissing Rape Cases Carved Out by Calcutta HC Under POCSO Act was Set Aside by Supreme Court](https://childsafetyatwork.org/supreme-court-sets-aside-calcutta-hc-romantic-cases-pocso/): The Supreme Court recently overturned a Calcutta High Court judgment in which a 25-year-old accused was acquitted under the POCSO Act. The Calcutta High Court relied on the nature of the relationship between the victim and the accused and the living situation of the Victim. The Supreme Court took suo moto cognizance of the matter and overturned the ruling stating that serious offences like rape cannot be set aside because of settlement between the victim and accused.
- [Shattering Myths related to POCSO and our understanding of child sexual abuse: How Ignoring Male Victims Undermines the Fight Against Child Sexual Abuse  ](https://childsafetyatwork.org/shattering-myths-pocso-act-ignoring-child-sexual-abuse/): The recent and tragic Badlapur incident in Maharashtra, where two minors - 4-year-old girls - were sexually assaulted within their school premises, has ignited widespread outrage across India. This case has spurred protests, dominated media headlines, and drawn judicial scrutiny. In this aftermath, we’ve also unearthed numerous aligning issues, such as the 1700+ backlog of The Protection Of Children From Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO) cases in Meghalaya, the need for special courts, and the gender-neutrality of the accused in POCSO cases. 
- [Update on the Badlapur Case: Bombay High Court takes measures to ensure Child Safety in Schools](https://childsafetyatwork.org/bombay-hc-child-safety-badlapur-case/): The Bombay High Court, in response to a suo motu PIL regarding the sexual assault of two kindergarten students in Badlapur, Thane, highlighted the urgent need for education on gender respect. The court emphasized that boys should be taught from a young age to respect women, coining the phrase "Beta Padhao aur Beti Bachao".
- [Bombay High Court Updates on Badlapur School POCSO matter](https://childsafetyatwork.org/bombay-hc-sit-badlapur-pocso-case/): In the Badlapur child sexual abuse case, the accused, employed as a school cleaner, was arrested on August 17, 2024, for allegedly sexually assaulting two young girls. The arrest followed after a massive public outcry, which prompted authorities to order a fast-track trial on August 20. Due to allegations of delayed FIR registration and police negligence, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) was established to investigate the case thoroughly. The investigation revealed significant lapses, including the disappearance of 15 days' worth of CCTV footage despite the cameras being functional. The Maharashtra Education Minister, Deepak Kesarkar, cited findings from the Women and Child Welfare Department, emphasizing that the principal and class teacher, informed of the incident on August 14, failed to report it, leading to potential charges under the POCSO Act.
- [Bombay High Court held that repeatedly following a minor girl and attempting to express love despite her disinterest amounts to sexual harassment under the POCSO Act.](https://childsafetyatwork.org/bombay-high-court-pocso-act-ruling/): The case revolves around an incident involving a minor victim who, at the age of 13, was subjected to stalking and sexual harassment by the appellant, X. The victim reported that from July to August 2017, the appellant persistently followed her, despite her clear refusal to engage with him. On August 19, 2017, the appellant accosted the victim, grabbed her hand, and expressed his love for her, stating that she would eventually reciprocate his feelings. The victim managed to free herself and later reported the incident to her parents, leading to the registration of an FIR at the Warud Police Station. The appellant was subsequently charged under Section 354-D(1)(i) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for stalking and under Section 12 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) for Sexual Harassment.
- [Kerala HC held that typically serious offenses under the POCSO Act cannot be quashed, but it still quashed it on humanitarian grounds where the accused and victim were married with children.](https://childsafetyatwork.org/kerala-hc-quashes-pocso-charges-humanitarian-grounds/): A Criminal Miscellaneous Case was filed under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, to quash all further proceedings related to a FIR from Chengamanad Police Station, Ernakulam, pending before a Fast Track Special Court, Perumbavoor. The petitioners, accused in the case, faced charges under Sections 366, 342, 370, 370A, 376(2)(n) of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 5(l)(j)(ii) read with 6, 4 read with 3(a) of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act) against the 1st  accused, and Section 21(1) of the POCSO Act against the 2nd accused. The allegations included the kidnapping and sexual assault of a 17-year-old victim by the 1st accused, and the 2nd accused's failure to report the crime.
- [The ‘Shaurya Didi’ initiative has been introduced by Madhya Pradesh HC to support survivors of sexual offenses and address Stockholm syndrome through mentorship of female police officers.](https://childsafetyatwork.org/mp-hc-shaurya-didi-support-survivors-sexual-offenses/): In a case involving a Habeas Corpus petition, a girl was produced before the court by from Police Station Mrigwas, District Guna. She informed the court that she had been taken by X (the abductor) and expressed her wish to return to her parents, rejecting the idea of going anywhere else. The State's counsel confirmed that a case had been registered against the abductors and assured the court of appropriate legal action.
- [The Kerala HC ruled that under Section 19(1) (mandatory reporting) of the POCSO Act, people must report suspected offences against minors promptly, but legal action will be taken only for intentional failure to do so.](https://childsafetyatwork.org/kerala-hc-pocso-act-ruling/): This case concerns a revision petition filed under Sections 397 and 401 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, challenging an order dated 05.09.2023.
- [“Victim shaming and victim’s family shaming must not be allowed as it will be a deterrent and road block in the real victims reporting offences to the authorities”- Delhi HC](https://childsafetyatwork.org/delhi-hc-condemns-victim-shaming/): The Court observed that “When the judiciary takes a firm stand against child sexual  harassment, it encourages victims and their families to report such crimes, reducing the stigma associated with seeking justice and ensuring that cases are handled with the utmost seriousness. In this background, this Court has observed in preceding paragraphs that victim shaming, and victim’s family shaming must not be allowed  as it will be a deterrent and road block in the real victims reporting such offences to the authorities. Taking a lenient view  in such cases will also discourage the real victims of such offences.”
- [Intention of Abettor must be demonstrated because mere involvement in POCSO offence insufficient- Kerala HC](https://childsafetyatwork.org/kerala-hc-abettor-intent-pocso/): The petitioner was the second accused in a matter pending before the Fast Track Special Court. He filed application seeking discharge from the charges, but the Special Judge dismissed the petition on December 14, 2021. Challenging this order, the petitioner filed a revision petition under Section 397 read with Section 401 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The alleged offenses in the final report were punishable under Sections 363, 368, and 376(2)(n) read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, and Sections 4 read with 3 and 6 read with 5(l) of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act).
- [The Punjab & Haryana HC upheld the conviction under the POCSO Act, ruling that a seven-day delay in filing the FIR is not detrimental to the case.](https://childsafetyatwork.org/punjab-haryana-hc-pocso-act-conviction/): An appeal against the conviction of the appellant for sexual assault against a 12-year-old girl under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2013 (POCSO Act) has been dismissed by the Punjab & Haryana High Court. The judge noted that the case will not suffer from a seven-day delay in filing the FIR.

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- [Awareness Program for Management / Leaders](https://childsafetyatwork.org/product/management-leaders/): A study conducted in 2007 by Ministry of Women and Child Development, titled “Study on Child Abuse: INDIA 2007” to assess the extent and magnitude of forms of child abuse in India, reported that 53.22% children have faced one or more forms of sexual abuse. Children are subject to various forms of abusive and exploitive acts and can be abused physically, sexually and/or emotionally. Hence, as Management of Schools / Organizations coming into contact with Children directly or Indirectly, it is extremely important to understand the role & functions when such incidents occur or are reported. Keeping this in mind, in this Program, we will cover: Understanding Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) Prevalence of CSA Impact of CSA Preventive Measures Understanding the Laws & Remedies: Definition of a Child Legislations pertaining to sexual violations against children: POCSO, IPC, IT Act, JJ Act Child Rights & UNCRC History of the POCSO Law POCSO: Key Features Understanding Sexual Offences and their Punishment Non-Sexual Offences Relevant Authorities under the Law: Role and Functions Special Measures Understanding the Child Protection Policy Child Protection Committee: Constitution, Roles and Responsibilities Redressal and Reporting of Offences Reporting Mechanism Training and Awareness Other Initiatives to Ensure Child Protection Duration - 2.5 - 3 Hours Modality -  Virtual ( Webinar )
- [Awareness Program for Staff Members](https://childsafetyatwork.org/product/awareness-program-for-staff-members/): A study conducted in 2007 by Ministry of Women and Child Development, titled “Study on Child Abuse: INDIA 2007” to assess the extent and magnitude of forms of child abuse in India, reported that 53.22% children have faced one or more forms of sexual abuse. Children are subject to various forms of abusive and exploitive acts and can be abused physically, sexually and/or emotionally. Hence, as staff members who may be regularly coming in Contact with children, it is extremely important to understand the role & functions when such incidents occur or are reported. Keeping this in mind, in this Program, we will cover: Understanding Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) Prevalence of CSA Impact of CSA Preventive Measures Understanding the Laws & Remedies: Definition of a Child Legislations pertaining to sexual violations against children: POCSO, IPC, IT Act, JJ Act Child Rights & UNCRC History of the POCSO Law POCSO: Key Features Understanding Sexual Offences and their Punishment Non-Sexual Offences Relevant Authorities under the Law: Role and Functions Special Measures Understanding the Child Protection Policy Child Protection Committee: Constitution, Roles and Responsibilities Redressal and Reporting of Offences Reporting Mechanism Duration - 2.5 - 3 Hours Modality - Virtual ( Webinar )
- [Awareness Program for Teachers](https://childsafetyatwork.org/product/awareness-program-for-teachers/): A study conducted in 2007 by Ministry of Women and Child Development, titled “Study on Child Abuse: INDIA 2007” to assess the extent and magnitude of forms of child abuse in India, reported that 53.22% children have faced one or more forms of sexual abuse. Children are subject to various forms of abusive and exploitive acts and can be abused physically, sexually and/or emotionally. Hence, as teachers, it is extremely important to understand the role & functions when such incidents occur or are reported. Keeping this in mind, in this Program, we will cover: Understanding Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) Prevalence of CSA Factors to Consider when we are Understanding CSA Tactics used by Perpetrators Indicators of CSA Impact of CSA Reasons why Children don't Disclose Creating an Emotionally Safe Space for Disclosure: Dos & Don'ts Responding to experience of Adult Survivors Addressing acts of sexual violations among Peers Action to be taken in case of CSA Self-care for Adults caring for Children Preventive Measures Understanding the Laws & Remedies: Definition of a Child Legislations pertaining to sexual violations against children: POCSO, IPC, IT Act, JJ Act Child Rights & UNCRC History of the POCSO Law POCSO: Key Features Understanding Sexual Offences and their Punishment Non-Sexual Offences Relevant Authorities under the Law: Role and Functions Special Measures Understanding the Child Protection Policy Child Protection Committee: Constitution, Roles and Responsibilities Redressal and Reporting of Offences Reporting Mechanism Duration - 2.5 - 3 Hours Modality - Virtual ( Webinar )
- [Awareness Program for Parents](https://childsafetyatwork.org/product/awareness-program-for-parents/): “Abuse is never contained to a present moment, it lingers across a person’s lifetime and has pervasive long-term ramifications.” ― Lorraine Nilon, Breaking Free From the Chains of Silence: A respectful exploration into the ramifications of Paedophilic abuse This Program has been designed to Equip Ourselves so that we can Protect our Children. In this program, we will cover: Understanding Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) Prevalence of CSA Factors to Consider when we are Understanding CSA Tactics used by Perpetrators Indicators of CSA Impact of CSA Reasons why Children don't Disclose Creating an Emotionally Safe Space for Disclosure: Dos & Don'ts Responding to experience of Adult Survivors Addressing acts of sexual violations among Peers Action to be taken in case of CSA Self-care for Adults caring for Children Preventive Measures Duration - 2.5 - 3 Hours Modality - Virtual ( Webinar )