POCSO

Between Consent and Criminality : Adolescent Privacy and Protection under POCSO

Published On: June 4th 2026 Authored By: Harshita Wadhwa Maharaja Surajmal Institute Abstract The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 aims to provide a robust legal framework for protecting children under 18 years of age from any kind of sexual offence. It criminalises all kinds of sexual activity with a minor, irrespective of […]

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SHOULD CONSENSUAL ADOLESCENT RELATIONSHIPS BE EXCLUDED FROM CRIMINAL LIABILITY UNDER THE POCSO ACT?

Published on: 10th April 2026 Authored by: Tanya Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Law University, Rai, Sonepat ABSTRACT The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) was created to protect children from sexual exploitation and abuse, in line with the mandate under Article 15(3) of the Constitution of India and India’s commitments

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Case Summary: In Re: Right to Privacy of Adolescents2024 INSC 614

Published On: December 22nd 2025 Authored By: Vaishali Jain Fairfield Institute of Management and Technology, GGSIPU FULL TITLE: In Re: Right to Privacy of Adolescents W/P (C), 3/2023 CITATTION: 2024 INSC 614 BENCH: Justice Abhay S. Oka and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, JJ. Date of Judgment: August 20, 2024 Relevant Statutes:   Protection of Children from Sexual Offences

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