2 Constitution & Welfare of Weaker Sections · 2.4 Children, youth and the elderly

2.4.3 POCSO Act 2012

The POCSO Act 2012 is a gender-neutral law that defines sexual offences against anyone below 18, makes reporting compulsory and sends cases to child-friendly Special Courts.

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  • Standard level
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Key terms

  • POCSO
  • child sexual abuse
  • penetrative sexual assault
  • aggravated offence
  • mandatory reporting
  • special court
  • child-friendly procedure
  • 2019 amendment
  • death penalty
  • skin-to-skin
  • CSEAM
  • age of consent
  • POCSO e-box
  • BNS 65

What this note covers

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  2. ExplainedStandard
  3. DeeperAdvanced
  4. AP angleStandard
  5. Mains writingMains writing
  6. Common trapsFoundation
  7. Quick revisionFoundation

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