Archive · 24 Aug 2025
Pocso Court Judge: Punishment Is Key to Change
A judge explained the Pocso Act, which protects kids from sexual abuse.
The judge believes punishment is key to changing offenders.
The law makes it hard for offenders to avoid consequences, especially with strong evidence rules.
To make sure justice is served, the age of the child must be proven.
The victim's name is kept private in legal documents.
The workshop taught people like teachers and police about the Pocso Act and how to keep kids safe.
Pocso court judge emphasizes punishment's role in deterring offenders.
The Pocso Act applies to children under 18, with Sections 4 and 5 offering conclusive results.
Accurate age verification documents are crucial for Pocso Act cases.
The victim's name should not appear in charge sheets or FIRs.
Workshop held to raise awareness about the Pocso Act and child protection.
- Who
- Pocso court judge Velpula Bhavani, ICDS supervisors, teachers, police constables, and other professionals.
- What
- A workshop discussing the Pocso Act and its implications for child protection.
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Vasavya Mahila Mandali, Vijayawada.
- Why
- To raise awareness about the Pocso Act and child protection.
- Act Focus
- Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses
- Age Limit
- Under 18
- Key Sections
- 4 and 5 of the Act
- Cases Under Trial
- 725 in district
- Victim Compensation
- Rs 5 to Rs 7 lakh
