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Crimes against children include physical and emotional abuse, neglect and exploitation, such as through child pornography or sex trafficking of minors. Indian penal code and the various protective and preventive special and local laws specifically mention the offences wherein children are victims.
• Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012
• The Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956
• The Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act, 1994
• The Child Labor Act, 1986
• The Juvenile Justice Act, 2000
• National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)
• Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS)
• Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act
• Integrated program for Street Children
• Murder
• Abetment of Suicide
• Infanticide
• Kidnapping & Abduction
• Kidnapping to compel for marriage
• Rape
• Foeticide
• Procuration of Minor Girls
• Buying and Selling of Minors for Prostitution
• Assault on Women (Girl Child) with Intentto Outrage her Modesty
Parents and guardians can protect minors from crimes in India by educating them about safe behaviors, monitoring their activities, and seeking support from law enforcement and child protection organizations if needed.
The Indian legal system handles cases involving minors as accused or victims through the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, which provide specific procedures and protections for minors.
The main difference between a crime against minors and a crime against adults is that minors are considered to be more vulnerable and in need of protection, and as such, crimes against minors may carry stricter penalties.
Minors have the right to legal representation, the right to a fair and impartial trial, and the right to protection from abuse and exploitation while in the criminal justice system.
Indian law ensures the confidentiality and privacy of minors in cases of crimes against them by protecting their identities, avoiding media exposure, and providing support and resources in a safe and confidential environment.
The court plays an active role in PIL cases, as it is responsible for determining the merit of the case and issuing appropriate remedies. The court may also appoint a commission or committee to investigate the issue and make recommendations.
Filing a false PIL is a serious matter, as it can cause unnecessary burden on the court and divert resources from genuine cases. It can also lead to contempt of court proceedings against the person filing the false PIL.