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:
Verified Answer
A. Cannot be published
B. Can be published in public interest
C. Can be published, if permitted by competent Special Court
D. None of the above
Explanation:
Section 23 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, strictly prohibits the disclosure of the identity of a child victim of sexual assault by any media. However, it provides an exception: such disclosure can be made if permitted by the competent Special Court, and only if it is considered to be in the best interest of the child.