S.21 POCSO Act | Doctor Not Responsible To Verify Age Of Victim Or Ascertain If Offence Has Been Committed: Madras High Court

In a significant ruling, the Madras High Court has observed that a doctor does not have a legal responsibility to 'verify' or 'ascertain' the age of a victim brought in for an abortion for the purposes of reporting a crime under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. This decision clarifies the obligations of medical professionals under the Act, particularly when they are involved in providing medical care,…