Section 9 of POCSO : Section 9: Aggravated Sexual Assault

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where a police officer, while on duty at the local police station, takes advantage of his position of authority and commits an inappropriate act against a child who came to the station to file a complaint. This act of sexual assault by the police officer falls under Section 9(a)(i) of The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, as it occurred within the limits of the police station where he is appointed. The officer would be liable for committing aggravated sexual assault due to abusing his position and the trust placed in him by the public.