Bengaluru, April 3 – The Karnataka government issued guidelines on Friday, making it mandatory for private hospitals operating in the state to report cases of pregnant minors under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO).Issued by the Health and Family Welfare Services, the...
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