The Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has directed the State Police Chief to take action against people who misuse laws meant for protection of child rights, including Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, those using children to indulge in violence, adults trying to get protection by deliberately dragging children into their disputes, or those sending fake complaints.
Commission member Reni Antony also directed that action be taken against persons, even if they are children, who trespass and vandalise schools properties or other public institutions, and misbehave with teachers and other students.
The State Police Chief and the Director of General Education (DGE) have been asked to take steps in such cases on the basis of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act and other laws.
