Under Section 19 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, who is required to…
Section 19(1) requires "any person (including the child), who has apprehension that an offence under this Act is likely to be committed or has knowledge that such an offence…
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Under Section 19 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, who is required to report an offence under the Act?
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Section 19(1) requires "any person (including the child), who has apprehension that an offence under this Act is likely to be committed or has knowledge that such an offence has been committed" to inform the Special Juvenile Police Unit or the local police. The duty is not limited to the police, the victim or the child's family.