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A Socio-Legal Study of Child Sexual Abuse in India

Author(s) Ms. Arohi Sanyal
Country India
Abstract Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) is “the involvement of a child in sexual activity that he or she does not fully comprehend, is unable to give informed consent to, or for which the child is not developmentally prepared and cannot give consent, or that violates the laws or social taboos of society”. It is a cruel and tragic occurrence and a serious infringement of a child’s rights to health and protection.
In this article, I would begin by analyzing the issue of childhood sexuality. I would then profile the various actors of the crime i.e., the offenders, victims, and the informers. I would then discuss the support or otherwise for the victim offered by the police, hospitals, judiciary, and support person during the excruciatingly painful road to justice and rehabilitation. I would analyze the reaction of the family and society, as they are the primary caregivers who provide support and solace to the victim.
I would then proceed to analyze the impacts of sexual abuse of children. Finally, I would discuss certain facets of the offence - The Protection of Children from Sex Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO), juvenile sex offenders, male victims of sex offence, consensual sex, and incest.
This article is a further development of my dissertation during Masters in Gender Studies from Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Delhi.
Keywords Child Sex Abuse, POCSO Act, Victimization, Offenders, Justice System
Published In Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On 2026-01-25
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i01.67290
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