Child Abuse
Child abuse could be physical or sexual. Physical abuse is the inflicting of physical injury upon a child whereas sexual abuse is inappropriate sexual behaviour with a child.
Other forms of child abuse includes emotional abuse i.e., verbal abuse, mental abuse, and psychological maltreatment; and neglect i.e., the failure to provide for the child’s basic needs.
Constitutional Provisions
- Article 21: provides for right to life and personal liberty
- Article 21 (a): State shall provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years
- Article 24: No child below the age of fourteen years shall be employed ....
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