A child victim of a sexual offence, whose identity is disclosed in the media, may “very well be in need of care and protection”, Supreme Court judge, Justice Indira Banerjee, said in a judgment on Monday.
“Disclosure of the identity of the child in the media may also expose the child victim to vindictive retaliation by the perpetrators of the crime or their accomplices,” Justice Banerjee said in her opinion.
The Bench, which also comprised Justice J.K. Maheshwari, was split in their opinion in a case under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO)Act.
