Complaint against journalist for naming violence victim

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) on Wednesday said it has written to the District Commissioner of Police, northeast Delhi, to enquire into a complaint against a journalist for naming a violence victim in violation of the Juvenile Justice Act.

According to the complaint, the journalist in a tweet dated March 16 revealed the name and identity of the victim thereby jeopardizing her and her family.

"As per section 74 of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, revealing victim's name and identity is a criminal offence," a statement from NCPCR said.

"Therefore, you are requested to enquire into the matter and send an action taken report along with relevant documents within 10 working days of receiving the letter," it said.