The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO) is an Indian law that protects children from sexual abuse and exploitation.
Summary
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO) is a comprehensive law that aims to protect children from sexual abuse and exploitation by providing a legal framework for the investigation, prosecution, and punishment of sexual offences against children. The act defines various sexual offences against children, including penetrative sexual assault, aggravated penetrative sexual assault, sexual harassment, and using children for pornographic purposes. It also provides for the establishment of special courts and the appointment of special public prosecutors to expedite the trial of cases under the act. The act also recognizes the need for sensitive handling of cases involving child victims and provides for their protection and rehabilitation.
Table of Contents
| # | Section | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section 1: Short Title, Extent And Commencement | Open |
| 2 | Section 2: Definitions | Open |
| 3 | Section 3: Penetrative Sexual Assault | Open |
| 4 | Section 4: Punishment For Penetrative Sexual Assault | Open |
| 5 | Section 5: Aggravated Penetrative Sexual Assault | Open |
| 6 | Section 6: Punishment For Aggravated Penetrative Sexual Assault | Open |
| 7 | Section 9: Aggravated Sexual Assault | Open |
| 8 | Section 11: Sexual Harassment | Open |
| 9 | Section 13: Use Of Child For Pornographic Purposes | Open |
| 10 | Section 14: Punishment For Using Child For Pornographic Purposes | Open |
| 11 | Section 15: Punishment For Storage Of Pornographic Material Involving Child | Open |
| 12 | Section 16: Abetment Of An Offence | Open |
| 13 | Section 18: Punishment For Attempt To Commit An Offence | Open |
| 14 | Section 19: Reporting Of Offences | Open |
| 15 | Section 21: Punishment For Failure To Report Or Record A Case | Open |