Under the provisions of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, can a report be…
Section 23(2) of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 bars media reports that disclose the identity of a child victim, but its proviso allows disclosure…
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Under the provisions of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, can a report be published by the media, which discloses the identity of a sexually assaulted child:
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Correct answer C
Section 23(2) of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 bars media reports that disclose the identity of a child victim, but its proviso allows disclosure where, for reasons recorded in writing, the Special Court permits it as being in the interest of the child. So such a report "Can be published, if permitted by competent Special Court".
The ban is therefore not absolute, and a claim of public interest alone does not permit publication.
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