The Kerala High Court recently delivered a judgment that speaks to one of the most delicate and difficult areas of criminal law: the prosecution of sexual offences against children. The Court acknowledged that while the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act is a vital legal shield for vulnerable children, the very seriousness of the such accusations can sometimes create conditions where innocent individuals are falsely implicated. The Court specifically observed that courts must examine evidence in POCSO cases with “an element of insight” when an accused raises false implication as a defence. This is particularly important, the Court…

In a quiet but significant shift in how the Indian government sees its role in the digital public square, ministries and departments in New Delhi are now setting up Quick Response Teams, or QRTs, to tackle the growing menace of fake, misleading and manipulated content on social media. The move, confirmed by an official, is not merely about policing the internet; it is about protecting the credibility of information that citizens rely on every day. In an age where a doctored video can trigger panic, a fabricated quote can damage reputations, and a misleading post about policies can cause real-world…