Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
Key child protection law for reporting and trial of sexual offences against children. For immediate danger call 112; for child protection help call 1098.
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Protection Laws and Rights in India
Plain-language explanations of women, child and labour protection laws, rights and complaint routes.
Women Commission complaint functions
State Women Commission receives complaints on atrocities, crimes, denial of minimum wages, primary health and maternity facilities, rehabilitation of deserted or destitute women and related policy non-compliance.
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Child labour matters can be escalated through labour authorities and child protection systems. Labour department lists the Child Labour Act and Rules among inspectable laws.
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For children in need of care and protection, Child Welfare Committees are the competent authority under the Juvenile Justice framework. Use 1098 for immediate child rescue or referral.
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Child labour law prohibiting employment of children below 14 and hazardous work for adolescents; complaints can be filed through PENCIL or local labour authorities.
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Law listed by WCDC for preventing child marriage; suspected child marriage can be reported to local administration, police, child helpline or women helpline.
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Law listed by WCDC for dowry-related protection; women facing dowry harassment can contact 181, district women helpline, OSC or police in emergencies.
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POSH law for workplace sexual harassment complaints, internal committees and local committee support.
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Law listed by WCDC for protection of women from domestic violence; district women helplines and OSCs can guide survivors to protection and support services.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act
Law listed by WCDC for protection of children from sexual offences. For child sexual abuse emergencies, contact police/112 and child helpline 1098.
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