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    Question

    For the purpose of section 23 of The Protection of

    Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, which among the following is not correct?
    A No report in any media shall disclose the identity of a child. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The publisher or the owner of the media shall be jointly and severally liable for the acts and omissions of his employee. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C On contravention of the provisions of sub section (1) or (2) of section 23, the accused shall be liable to be punished with imprisonment of either description for a period which shall not be less than I year but which may extend to 2 years or with fine or with both. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D None of the above option. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 23 - Procedure for media— (1) No person shall make any report or present comments on any child from any form of media or studio or photographic facilities without having complete and authentic information, which may have the effect of lowering his reputation or infringing upon his privacy. (2) No reports in any media shall disclose, the identity of a child including his name, address, photograph, family details, school, neighbourhood or any other particulars which may lead to disclosure of identity of the child: Provided that for reasons to be recorded in writing, the Special Court, competent to try the case under the Act, may permit such disclosure, if in its opinion such disclosure is in the interest of the child. (3) The publisher or owner of the media or studio or photographic facilities shall be jointly and severally liable for the acts and omissions of his employee. (4) Any person who contravenes the provisions of sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) shall be liable to be punished with imprisonment of either description for a period which shall not be less than six months but which may extend to one year or with fine or with both.

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