POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences)

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The POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Act covers a broad range of sexual offences against children, including sexual assault, sexual harassment, and using a child for pornography. Specifically, the Act addresses penetrative sexual assault, aggravated penetrative sexual assault, non-penetrative sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, sexual harassment, and using a child for pornographic purposes. Key aspects of POCSO Act cases: Sexual Assault: This includes various forms of sexual acts, including penetrative acts, sexual intercourse, and non-penetrative acts like touching or molestation. Aggravated Sexual Assault: This involves sexual assault with additional aggravating factors, such as the use of a weapon,