Child Custody in India: Legal Guidance and Rights Protection
Child custody in India is a sensitive and crucial aspect of family law, aimed at ensuring the best interests and welfare of the child while balancing the rights of both parents. Governed primarily by the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890, as well as relevant provisions under personal laws like the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act,...
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Protecting Children’s Rights: The Power and Purpose of the POCSO Act
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 is one of India’s strongest legal frameworks dedicated to safeguarding children from sexual abuse, exploitation, and assault. Designed with a child-centric approach, the Act ensures that young victims receive justice, protection, and support at every stage of the legal process. What is the POCSO Act?...
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Silent Crimes, Strong Laws: Understanding the POCSO Act
Crimes against children are often hidden, unspoken, and frighteningly common. Many young victims are not able to understand what happened to them, cannot communicate their pain, or are too scared to speak. These silent crimes leave deep emotional, psychological, and physical scars. To protect children from such offences, India enacted one of its strongest and...
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Guardians of Innocence: The Spirit of POCSO
Childhood is a time of innocence, growth, and discovery. Yet, the harsh reality of child sexual abuse threatens this innocence, leaving scars that last a lifetime. To protect children from such heinous crimes, the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 was enacted in India. The Act stands as a beacon of...
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