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Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act 2012

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28

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What this resource provides

Child protection law for sexual offences against children. Report immediate danger to 1098 or 112 and seek police/legal support.

Last checked
2026-04-28

Who should I contact?

Choose the route by urgency

Immediate dangerCall 112 or local police now. Do not wait for an office to open.
Non-emergency or follow-upUse this record and the alternative/escalation routes below after checking coverage and source details.
Normal urgency
Immediate danger
Coverage
State-wide coverage
Issues
Immediate Danger or Emergency
Who it may help
General public

Child protection law for sexual offences against children. Report immediate danger to 1098 or 112 and seek police/legal support.

Common questions

Using this route safely

When should I use this resource?

Use this resource when its listed service and geographic coverage match the concern. For immediate danger, call 112 or local police first.

Which area does it cover?

This record is connected to Uttar Pradesh. Check the source and coverage details before action.

What should I do if I cannot reach it?

If this route is unavailable, use the alternative and escalation links on this page. For immediate danger call 112; for urgent child help use 1098 where available.

How can I verify these details?

Use the public source linked on this page and check the last-reviewed information before relying on a non-emergency contact.

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Connected help and escalation routes

Alternative routes

Emergency Response Support System 112

Emergency police response for immediate danger, violence, threats, accidents or other urgent safety situations in Uttar Pradesh. Call in emergencies.

U.P. State Commission for Women

State-level commission for women-related complaints, counselling and guidance. Emergency situations should also be reported to 112 or the nearest police…

Related helplines

Emergency Response Support System 112

Emergency police response for immediate danger, violence, threats, accidents or other urgent safety situations in Uttar Pradesh. Call in emergencies.

U.P. State Commission for Women

State-level commission for women-related complaints, counselling and guidance. Emergency situations should also be reported to 112 or the nearest police…

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Child protection reporting guide

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