Supreme Court on Child Protection: Legal Safeguards and Accountability Under Indian Law
Child protection is an essential part of India’s legal and constitutional framework. Every child has the right to live with dignity, receive appropriate care and education, and remain protected from abuse, exploitation and violence. With the increasing use of smartphones, social media and digital platforms, protecting children has become more complex. Online exploitation, circulation of […]
Supreme Court Clarifies POCSO Presumption: Prosecution Must Establish Foundational Facts
The Supreme Court of India has recently clarified an important aspect of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act), concerning the statutory presumptions under Sections 29 and 30. In its judgment dated 17 September 2026 in Deepak in JC v. State Govt. of NCT Delhi, the Court explained that these presumptions […]
