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The Role of POSC Act in Protecting Children in India
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Author(s): Janet Olivia Richmond (Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, India)and N. Cinthia Jemima (Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, India)
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 28
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Child Protection Laws and Crime in the Digital Era
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Romil Rawat (LabGeoInf-Research LABoratory in GEOmatics and INFormation systems, National Research Council in Italy, Rome, Italy), Sanjaya Kumar Sarangi (Utkal University, India), A. Samson Arun Raj (Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, India), Janet Olivia Richmond (Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, India)and Purvee Bhardwaj (Rabindranath Tagore University, India)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-5132-2.ch014
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Abstract
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, is a landmark piece of legislation designed to safeguard children from sexual abuse and exploitation in India. It establishes child-friendly procedures for reporting, recording evidence, and conducting trials to protect the victims from trauma during legal proceedings. This chapter examines the significance of the POCSO Act by analysing its key provisions, including the classification of offenses, stringent punishments, and the mandate for time-bound investigations and trials. It also explores policy recommendations to enhance enforcement and improve victim support systems. Furthermore, it advocates for stricter legal measures, including the introduction of the death penalty for the most heinous offenses, to serve as a strong deterrent against such crimes. By addressing both the strengths and challenges of the Act, this chapter underscores the need for continuous legal reforms and public awareness to ensure a safer environment for children in India.
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