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False POCSO Complaint Prosecution Narrowly Interpreted by Court Why in the News ? The Kerala High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Section 22 of the POCSO Act, clarifying that prosecution for false complaints applies only to select grave offences under the Act, not to lesser offences like sexual harassment. This interpretation echoes principles of environmental …
Read MoreFaster Is Not Fairer: Rethinking POCSO Case Clearance in India Syllabus: GS 2 ● Free Trade Agreement ● India – EU relations Why in the News The India–EU FTA serves as a catalyst for domestic reforms, regulatory modernisation, and geopolitical diversification. By reducing tariffs, aligning standards, and integrating supply chains, India moves beyond protectionism toward …
Read MoreIndia’s Struggle to Curb Child Sexual Violence Why in the News ? A Lancet study revealed that 32% of girls and 13.5% of boys in India under 18 face sexual violence, surpassing the global average. The report calls for systemic prevention, awareness, and strengthening legal and societal responses. Magnitude of the Issue: A Lancet study …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Kerala High Court ruled that cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act cannot be quashed merely on grounds of settlement. About the POCSO Act The POCSO Act came into effect on 14th November 2012, following …
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