What are the implications of the POCSO Act on the rights and welfare of children in India? Analyze the role of the POCSO Act in transforming India's legal framework for child protection.

Verma Committee recommended Bharatiya POCSO Act Introduction in 2013 to protect children Implications on rights of children: Positive: i Protect against predators ii Sexual predators under guise of body in parents of trust (fiduciary relationship) iii Significant deterrent/clearly laid out provisions → lead to many death penalties ⇒ diverge against Mumbai HTC Judge for "no skin to skin" contact verdict iv Protects most vulnerable section e school children etc vi Overall expands rights and makes it state's duty to protect and safely parents

Negative implications: i Definition of child is osite to slave (≤13 years) ii Commodifies teenage/adolescent sex between consenting teenage teachers iii Assumes inability of children to make rational decision for themselves iv Brings more children in conflict with law (JJA - Juvenile Justice Act) v Neglects parental control over children on age where children value liberty Therefore overall effect on curbing teenage liberty is evident.

— Rangamanju · AIR 1