Bhuwan Ribhu
IndiaactivistMale9.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Bhuwan Ribhu is a lawyer and child rights activist who emphasizes the need for judicial discretion in cases involving the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (Pocso). Advocating for a balanced approach, he warns against blanket exceptions for consensual relationships among teenagers, stressing the importance of preventing potential misuse of the law while also seeking improvements in the judicial process.
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Bhuwan Ribhu is one of India's foremost child rights lawyers and the Founder of Just Rights for Children (JRC).
Child Safety Webinar: Your child always says "I'm fine," but is he really? This webinar will help you learn how to keep your children safe offline and online |The Times of India·India· 2026-07-23
India· 2026-07-23Bhuwan Ribhu warns that a blanket exception could be misused in cases of kidnapping, trafficking, and child marriage.
Should teen sex be a crime? Indian woman lawyer mounts challengeBBC·
United Kingdom· 2025-08-01
United Kingdom· 2025-08-01
