Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
Indian law to protect children from molestation
Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO) is an Act of Parliament of India. It is aimed at preventing and prosecuting cases of child sexual abuse. The Parliament of India passed the POCSO bill on 22 May 2012. The POCSO Rules, formulated by the government in accordance with the law has also been notified in November 2012. The objective of the Act is to provide a robust legal framework for the protection of children from offences of sexual assault, sexual harassment and pornography, while safeguarding the interest of the child at every stage of the judicial process. The Act has provisions for child-friendly processes for reporting, recording of evidence and investigation, and also for speedy trial of cases through designated Special Courts. Protection of children by the state is guaranteed to Indian citizens by an expansive reading of Article 21 of the Indian constitution. India has also been a signatory to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Demand for stringent...
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