POCSO

Minutes of Mind - My Perspectives -POCSO Hello Readers! Let's Aware of POCSO: * The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act is an Indian legal framework enacted in 2012 to address and combat sexual offenses against children. POCSO act has come into force with effect from 14th November 2012. * It defines various sexual offenses and provides legal procedures for the investigation and prosecution of such cases. The key points about POCSO : 1.Scope : POCSO covers all sexual offenses against children under the age of 18, regardless of their gender. 2.Offenses : It defines various sexual offenses such as child molestation, sexual assault, using a child for pornography, and more. 3.Penalties : The Act prescribes strict penalties for those found guilty, including imprisonment and fines. 4.Fast-track courts : POCSO cases are t...