India, March 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Data of offences related to children is maintained by National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). It can be accessed at: https://www.ncrb.gov.in/crime-in-india.html
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 provides for safeguarding children against sexual offences including online sexual abuse:
Information Technology Act, 2000 and IT Rules, 2021 together create a stringent framework to deal with online sexual offences against children. Sections 67, 67A, 67B of the Act provide punishment for publishing or transmitting obscene or sexually explicit content. It also empowers police to investigate offences (section 78), enter public place and search and arrest...