Author

Ompriya.H
BBA LLB Student
Ramaiah Institute of Legal Studies
Priyagowda.yh@gmail.com
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Yelahanka Bengaluru-560064 karnataka

Co-Author
Siddharth Kalyanpur
BBA LLB Student
Ramaiah Institute of Legal Studies
Siddharth120@hotmail.co.uk
No. 29 New No. 89, 6th Cross, Off 5th Main Malleshwaram
Bangaluru, Karnataka 560003, India.
 CHILD PROTECTION ACTS IN INDIA: SAFEGUARDING THE FUTURE
GENERATION

Child protection is key to a child's growth, safety, and happiness. It is a much-needed part of
any community. In India, several laws help deal with the problems that kids face. Their rights
need protecting too. This paper will look closely at the main child protection laws in India. It
will cover what they aim to do, what they provide, and how they affect India's younger
citizens. Let's talk about the intricate laws protecting our kids. Think of laws like the Juvenile
Justice Act, laws on Child and adolescent labour, the Right to Free and Compulsory
Education Act, the Act prohibiting Child Marriage, or the Immoral Traffic Law. Consider acts
from 1989, Child Abuse Prevention laws, and Integrated Child Protection Scheme rules.
There are also the NCPCR Act, POCSO Act, and other laws on Child Labour. Each one has a
purpose, a set of rules, and a direct impact on our country's health. Break these laws? You
could face jail time, big fines, and other severe punishments. This shows how our country is
dedicated to upholding our children's rights and our nation's future. While these programs and
acts mark important progress, their effective execution presents challenges. For a society
where every kid can grow safely, bloom in a loving space, and reach their peak abilities, it is
essential to continue focusing on spreading awareness, enhancing knowledge, and enforcing
regulations.

Keywords: Prevention, Child, Prohibition, Prevention, Secure, Education