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Nation / Thu, 24 Sep 2026 Bar and Bench

Father facing POCSO prosecution not entitled to child's custody: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Wednesday held that a father facing prosecution under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act) for sexual abuse of his son cannot be given custody of his children.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday held that a father facing prosecution under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act) for sexual abuse of his son cannot be given custody of his children.

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