Dimapur Police remind public to protect juvenile identity under Juvenile Justice Act

DIMAPUR — Following a recent incident involving the public disclosure of a minor's identity, the Commissioner of Police Dimapur has reminded all individuals and organisations, including media outlets, civil society groups, and institutions, regarding their legal and ethical obligations to protect the privacy of children in conflict with the law (CCL).

In a press release issued on Friday, the CP cited Section 74 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, which prohibits the disclosure of any information that could reveal the identity of a child involved in criminal or protective legal proceedings. This includes, but is not limited to, the child's name, photograph, school, family details, and address.

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“Legal consequences entail punishment of imprisonment up to 6 months, fine up to INR 2 lakh, or both. Such violations not only attract legal consequences but also cause deep psychological and social harm to the child and their family. We urge media houses, content creators, and citizens to refrain from sharing, reposting, or publishing such details in any form,” it stated.