Supreme Court lays down safeguards against POCSO misuse in custody fights, quashes FIR against father
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: On Thursday, the Supreme Court issued guidelines to prevent the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act from being used as a tool in matrimonial and child‑custody battles. The court also dismissed an FIR filed by Bengaluru police in 2024 that accused a father and his relatives of sexually assaulting their minor daughter, following a CBI investigation that found no evidence of wrongdoing. The decision aims to protect families from false accusations while ensuring child safety.
Covered by 5 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 60% center, 40% right.
Who is covering this story
- Center (3): Deccan Herald, Hindustan Times, Tribune India
- Right-leaning (2): Deccan Chronicle, India Today
Sources
- Supreme Court Lays Down Safeguards in POCSO Cases Amid Matrimonial Disputes — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning)
- Supreme Court lays down safeguards against POCSO misuse in custody fights, quashes FIR against father — Deccan Herald (center)
- SC orders safeguards against Pocso Act misuse in marital disputes — Hindustan Times (center)
- SC flags misuse of POCSO in custody battles, lays down safeguards before arrest — India Today (right-leaning)
- No immediate arrest of parent if sexual assault of child alleged in matrimonial dispute: SC — Tribune India (center)