The Supreme Court of India has quashed criminal proceedings against a journalist accused of disclosing the identity of a minor victim under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The Court granted relief after noting that the journalistโs reportage was aimed at exposing false allegations coerced against the child’s mother, and upon his
‘Disclosure of Victim Identity Serious, But Intent Merits Consideration’: SC Quashes POCSO Proceedings Against Journalist
