The POCSO Act creates a child-protective framework including Special Courts, identity safeguards and in-camera trials. Information capable of identifying a child must not be published or casually shared.
Published 2026-07-16 · Last updated 2026-07-16 · India
Special Court procedure
The Act provides designated Special Courts and safeguards intended to protect dignity during evidence and trial.
Identity extends beyond a name
Family, school, relatives, neighbourhood and other details may reveal identity. Files and digital communications should be handled with exceptional care.
No online case discussion
Do not post allegations, photographs, documents or identifying circumstances. Seek private, case-specific advice.
Official sources
Legal provisions can change and their application depends on the facts. Review the current official text and obtain case-specific advice.
Section 37 provides for trials to be conducted in camera, subject to the statutory framework.
Can a school or neighbourhood be named if the child is not named?
That may still reveal identity and should not be published.
This article is for general legal information. It is not a substitute for advice after review of a particular matter. Statutory text and procedure may change.
