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(1) This Act may be called the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act, 2019. It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (the said Act) has been enacted to protect children from offences of sexual assault, sexual harassment and pornography and provide for establishment of Special Courts for trial of such offences and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
aims at arresting the rising trend of gruesome and heart wrenching offences being committed against children. The Amendment Act also provides for more stringent punishments such as increase in the imprisonment period and depending on the gravity of the offence, the Courts may impose penalt.
Short title, extent and commencement.—(1) This Act may be called the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012. It extends to the whole of India, except the State of Jammu and Kashmir. It shall come into force on such date1 as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint. 2.
Dec 4, 2019 · The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO Acts amendment 2019. The POCSO Act was passed to strengthen legal provisions for the protection of children below 18 years of age from sexual abuse and exploitation.
Dec 11, 2019 · POCSO (Amendment) Act 2019 - Get the Complete Bare Act in downloadable format from the Digital Legal Library of B&B Associates LLP
Jan 8, 2019 · The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was introduced in Lok Sabha by the Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Mr. Virendra Kumar on January 8, 2019. The Bill amends the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012.
Oct 16, 2020 · Aggravated penetrative sexual assault: The POCSO Act defines certain acts committed by the offender as “aggravated penetrative sexual assault”. These acts are the gruesome acts that involve a police officer, a member of the armed forces of India or any other public servant of the government body.
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POCSO Act. For Prelims: POCSO Act, UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1992, Indian Penal Code, Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, POCSO Court, For Mains: POCSO Act, Issues in Implementation and Way Forward.
