Supreme Court mandates reporting of child sexual abuse, allowing prosecution for failure to do so

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Supreme Court ruled anyone aware of child sexual abuse must report it or face prosecution. The court expanded the definition of "knowledge" under the POCSO Act, allowing prosecution of a headmistress who failed to report a student's rape. This ruling aims to better protect children by ensuring prompt reporting of offenses, as secrecy often surrounds such crimes.


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