Supreme Court Restricts Immediate Arrest Under Child Abuse Law In Matrimonial Cases

The Supreme Court ruled that parents or family members living under the same roof will not face immediate arrest in false POCSO complaints arising from matrimonial disputes.

The bench ordered that a psychological or psychiatric evaluation of the child by experts is mandatory before any arrest decision is made.

Investigating officers must verify the existence of matrimonial disputes before initiating coercive actions against accused family members.