The Economic Times

Headmistress to be prosecuted under POCSO; Supreme Court says anyone failing to report child sexual abuse can face action

The Supreme Court has expanded the definition of knowledge under the POCSO Act. Anyone aware of a sexual offense against a child must report it. Failure to report can lead to prosecution under the law. A headmistress will now face charges for not informing police. This ruling aims to better protect children from sexual offenses.