Section 4 of POCSO : Section 4: Punishment For Penetrative Sexual Assault

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where a 45-year-old man is convicted of committing a penetrative sexual assault on a 14-year-old child. Under Section 4 of The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, the man would face a minimum of twenty years of imprisonment, which could extend to imprisonment for the remainder of his natural life. Additionally, the court would impose a fine on the man, which is meant to be substantial enough to cover the victim's medical expenses and support their rehabilitation process.