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Aug 7, 2023 · Recently, the Ministry of Women and Child Development has informed the Lok Sabha that the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (POCSO) Act, 2012, is one of the crucial legislations enacted by the Government to protect children from Sexual Abuse.
Oct 31, 2023 · The POCSO Act was enacted to protect children aged less than 18 from sexual assault sexual abuse, sexual harassment, and pornography. UPSC CSE 2025: Study Plan ⇓ (1) ⇒ UPSC 2025: Prelims cum Mains
Aug 26, 2023 · The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act: About: It is the first comprehensive law in the country dealing specifically with sexual abuse of children, enacted in 2012 and is administered by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act UPSC) mentions 12 key principles which are to be followed by anyone, including the State Governments, the Child Welfare Committee, the Police, the Special Courts, NGOs or any other professional present during the trial and assisting the child during the trial. These include:
Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (POCSO) Act, 2012, is one of the crucial legislations enacted by the Government to protect children from Sexual Abuse. What is the POCSO Act? About: POCSO Act came into effect on 14th November 2012 which was enacted in consequence to India’s ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of the ...
Mar 22, 2022 · Recently, a 2-judge bench of the Supreme Court has delivered a split verdict on the issue whether Section 155 (2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure will apply to the investigation of an offence under Section 23 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO). As per Section 155 (2) CrPC, a police officer cannot investigate ...
Jan 7, 2022 · The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act was enacted in 2012 especially to protect children (aged less than 18) from sexual assault. Section 7 of the POCSO Act, inter alia, says that whoever with sexual intent touches the breast of the child is said to commit sexual assault.
Oct 30, 2023 · Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) 2012 is the first comprehensive law with the intention of protecting children from sexual assaults and harassment. Read here about the POCSO Act. Mahesh Kumar Published On October 30th, 2023. Table of Contents. Protection Of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act)
Nov 30, 2022 · Introduction. The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act was enacted in June 2012 and came into force in November 2012. It has completed 10 years now. The Act has played an instrumental role in addressing sexual offences against children.
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, is a comprehensive law enacted by the Government of India to protect children from offences of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and pornography.
