Media Persons Face Liability Under Section 23 POCSO Act for Disclosing Minor's Identity: Meghalaya High Court
In a significant legal development, the High Court of Meghalaya, in the case of Shri Eric Ranee & 2 Ors. Vs. State of Meghalaya & Anr. (Crl. Petn. No. 79 of 2023), delivered a judgment on October 6, 2023, under the Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. The case revolves around allegations of child identity disclosure by media personnel. Key Details of the Case: 1. Case Background:…
