This document contains the Supreme Court of India's judgement in the case of State of Maharashtra & Anr. versus Dr. Maroti s/o Kashinath Pimpalkar. It addresses the crucial issue of reporting offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and the scope of Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The judgement is particularly relevant for legal professionals, law students, and anyone interested in child protection laws and criminal jurisprudence in India.