The petitioner, 'Confederation of NGOs', had urged the court to pass directions to the authorities to take cognizance of the alleged incident under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and also ensure that the identity of the child is blacked out in news portals.
A bench headed by Acting Chief Justice Manmohan said the PIL can't be entertained and the incident was "not premeditated". "The court has seen the video and finds that it happened in full public glare.
The court finds it was the minor who expressed his desire and intent to meet and hug Respondent no. 4 (the Dalai Lama)," the court said.
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