🏛️ The Digital Evidence Crisis

🌟 What happens when a child predator walks free because Facebook or Instagram didn't follow proper reporting procedures? This episode exposes the shocking reality of how platform negligence can destroy justice for vulnerable children.

💡 What You'll Discover:

• 🔍 Why social media companies MUST report to Indian police (not just foreign agencies)
• ⚖️ How POCSO Act Section 19 creates mandatory reporting duties with serious penalties
• 🎯 The "chain of custody" principle that can make or break digital evidence
• ⚡ When IT Act Section 79 protection disappears for platforms

🚀 Real Cases Discussed:

• 💎 Just Rights for Children Alliance vs. State - Supreme Court's landmark ruling on platform duties
• ⭐ P U Prakash case - How broken evidence chains led to case failure
• 🔥 Various High Court DNA evidence cases showing custody chain importance

🎯 Critical Legal Requirements:

• 📱 Platforms must report to local police AND Special Juvenile Police Units
• ⏰ 36-hour deadline to remove content while preserving evidence
• 📋 Complete metadata and Section 65B certificates required
• 🚫 POCSO Act Section 42A overrides all other laws for child protection

🎙️ This isn't just about corporate compliance - it's about whether child predators face justice or walk free due to technicalities. Every parent and digital citizen needs to understand these critical legal gaps!