The Government of India is deeply concerned about crime against children and would, therefore, advise the State Governments and UT Administrations to take steps for effective prevention, detection, registration, investigation and prosecution of all crimes against children within their jurisdiction.
Even Hon’ble Supreme Court while hearing a Writ Petition (Civil) no. 75 of 2012, on 10.05.2013, BachpanBachaoAndolan vs Union of India has directed advisory on missing children.
The POCSO Act, administered by M/o Women & Child Development has also been amended to make it more effective in dealing with cases of child sexual abuse in the country and aims at arresting the rising trend of gruesome and heart wrenching offences being committed against children. The Amendment Act also provides for more stringent punishments such as increase in the imprisonment period and depending on the gravity of the offence, the Courts may impose penalties on the perpetrator which includes death penalty in extreme cases of aggravated penetrative sexual assault. The Act has also made adequate provisions for timely disposal of cases pertaining to POCSO
