Session on medico-legal challenges in Delhi
The Delhi Medical Association (DMA), in collaboration with the Central and West District Legal Services Authorities, under the aegis of National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) and Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DSLSA), organised an awareness-cum-sensitisation session on medico-legal challenges faced by doctors in relation to the POCSO Act, 2012, and the POSH Act, 2013, on Wednesday.
Dr Girisy Tyagi, president of DMA, said the doctors should take care of mandatory reporting, maintain confidentiality, take consent and proper documents in cases related to the POCSO Act.
“With regard to the POSH Act, any institution with more than 10 employees, must constitute an Internal Complaint Committee to investigate such cases,” he said.
Dr Ajay Lekhi, programme coordinator, said the programme was aimed at enhancing awareness among the medical fraternity about legal obligations and challenges associated with the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act, ensuring informed and lawful medical practice.
Learned District Judge, Justice Harjeet Singh Jaspal who addressed the gathering as the guest speaker.
