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Child Sexual Abuse in India: Constitutional Obligations, POCSO Enforcement, and Institutional Failures

Author(s) Arohi Sanyal
Country India
Abstract Child Sex Abuse (CSA) is a heinous crime that is spreading its tentacles far and wide in our society. Children are one of the most vulnerable sections of society, and being future citizens, it is imperative to provide them with adequate and appropriate health, education, and safety. To achieve the aim of becoming Viksit Bharat (Developed India), it is paramount that all necessary steps are undertaken to provide every child in India with a safe and healthy environment where they can flourish and thrive, imbibe education and skills, and metamorphose to contribute to the growth of the nation.
In my research paper, I would begin by defining CSA, its impacts on impressionable minds, which can hamper the growth of the survivors, and the urgent need to combat it. I would delve into the Constitutional provisions that direct and mandate the State to protect children's rights to safety and dignity. Next, I would discuss the primary legislation in this regard, i.e., the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (POCSO) Act - a crucial legal framework that safeguards children’s rights and prescribes stringent measures against abuse. Finally I would suggest some changes that can be implemented to provide more teeth to the legislation as well as spruce up the effectiveness of responders i.e., police, healthcare professionals, judiciary, and the caregivers.
This paper is an extended version of my Master's dissertation on the topic ‘Child Sex Abuse: A Never-Ending Trauma’, at Dr.BR Ambedkar University, Delhi, India, in the year 2023 under the supervision of Professor Krishna Menon, and was presented at a conference in National Law University, Raipur, in the year 2025.
Keywords Child Sexual Abuse (CSA), Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO), Constitutional Provisions, Impact on Children, Suggestions for Improvement
Published In Volume 7, Issue 1, January 2026
Published On 2026-01-26
DOI https://doi.org/10.70528/IJLRP.v7.i1.1912
Short DOI https://doi.org/hbmh24
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