Minor gives birth in Machilipatnam; police register POCSO case, CWC to take up
A 17-year-old girl in Machilipatnam has given birth, prompting local police to register a case under the POCSO Act and BNS. The Child Welfare Committee is overseeing the investigation to ensure the protection of the minor mother and her infant.
Why it matters
The case highlights the enforcement of child protection laws and the role of state welfare committees in handling sensitive cases involving minors.
A 17-year-old girl gave birth to a baby girl at the Government District Headquarters Hospital, Machilipatnam , and the Guduru police have registered a case following a complaint.
When the girl went into labour a few days ago, family members admitted her to the hospital. According to the doctors, both the mother and child are doing well, Women Development and Child Welfare (WD&CW) Department officials said.
The Guduru police of Krishna district registered the case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, and provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023.
The girl is studying intermediate at a private college in Krishna district.
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