Child Protection

POCSO being misused against teenagers in consensual relationships, says Allahabad High Court

Such cases require a nuanced approach and careful judicial consideration to ensure that justice is served appropriately, the court said.

Scroll Staff
· Jul 05, 2024 · 01:34 pm
Why the protection of teenagers needs to be balanced with respecting their sexual autonomy

Fearful of being reported to the police under the POCSO Act, consenting teenagers aged 16-18 put lives and reproductive health at risk.

Anubhav Kumar
&
Prakhar Bajpai
· Oct 05, 2023 · 07:30 am
Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway reopens an important conversation on child welfare and separating families

Research shows that placing children in institutional state care does not ensure safety. Local communities and kinship networks are a better source of support.

Suparna Gupta
· Apr 05, 2023 · 09:00 am

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