NEW DELHI: Voicing serious concern over the vulnerability a girl child faces in the digital era due to online harassment, cyberbullying and digital stalking and deepfake imagery, the Chief Justice of India (CJI) B R Gavai on Saturday called for the enactment of specialised statutes and training of law enforcers and decision makers.

The CJI said this, while speaking at the national annual stakeholders consultation on "Safeguarding the Girl Child: Towards a Safer and Enabling Environment for Her in India."

"The protection of the girl child must be a core priority of digital governance. Laws dealing with online sexual exploitation, digital trafficking, and cyber harassment must be paired with effective enforcement, education and awareness initiatives," said CJI Gavai.

The CJI highlighted t

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