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How to prevent misuse of P O C S O Act and filing of false cases

How to prevent misuse of P O C S O Act and filing of false cases

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NOVEMBER 20243

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The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, was designed to safeguard children from sexual abuse. However, there have been instances where its provisions have been misused for personal gain or to settle scores. False allegations can be made due to various reasons, such as personal vendettas, land disputes, or matrimonial issues and such misuse can lead to wrongful imprisonment and tarnish reputations of innocent people.....

The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, was designed to safeguard children from sexual abuse. However, there have been instances where its provisions have been misused for personal gain or to settle scores. False allegations can be made due to various reasons, such as personal vendettas, land disputes, or matrimonial issues and such misuse can lead to wrongful imprisonment and tarnish reputations of innocent people.
It is a complex issue that requires careful handling to ensure that genuine cases are addres