Cases of sexual offenses against children in India have increased by 94 percent from 2017 to 2022. Cases registered under the Protection of Children Against Sexual Offenses (POCSO) Act have increased from 33,210 to 64,469.

The report stated that despite increasing numbers, the conviction rate remains above 90 percent, which demonstrates strong legal action and reporting systems.

The Childlight Global Child Safety Institute's report 'Into the Light Index 2025' states that transparency in crime statistics facilitates monitoring and swift action. The report describes this as a humanitarian tragedy at the global level.

POCSO was implemented in 2012

In 2012, the POCSO law was introduced in India to protect children from sexual offenses. Initially in 2017, 33,210 cases were registered, which

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