Himachal Pradesh High Court: Failing to Report POCSO Crimes Is a Bailable Offense

Himachal Pradesh High Court: Failing to Report POCSO Crimes Is a Bailable Offense

Nov 15, 2023

Issue: Elucidation of the POCSO Act’s Bailability for Failure to Report Crimes The case’s facts: Regarding whether or not failing to disclose offenses under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) is a criminal subject to bail, the Himachal

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POCSO Act restrictions barring victim identification are often violated: Himachal Pradesh High Court

POCSO Act restrictions barring victim identification are often violated: Himachal Pradesh High Court

Oct 3, 2023

Issue –  The Himachal Pradesh High Court recently ordered the State government and the Director General of Police (DGP) to take steps to ensure that investigating officers follow the provisions of the Protection of Children From Sexual Offenses (POCSO) Act that prohibit the

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