Protecting children from physical violence, sexual abuse, emotional trauma, and forced labour is a legal duty shared by every citizen in India. Under laws like the POCSO Act 2012 and the Juvenile Justice Act 2015, mandatory reporting mechanisms exist to ensure immediate child rescue and confidential legal action.
CHILDLINE 1098 (Toll-Free 24x7) and Emergency 112 provide immediate intervention. Section 19 of POCSO Act 2012 mandates reporting by any citizen who apprehends child abuse.
Yes. Section 19 of the POCSO Act 2012 makes it mandatory for any person aware of child abuse to report it to the Special Juvenile Police Unit or local police.