Question



What is the POCSO Act about?

A.

The POCSO Act is a special law enacted to deal with the Traffic in human beings and beggar and other similar forms of forced labour are prohibited and any contravention of this provision shall be an offence punishable in accordance with law.

B.

The POCSO Act is a special law enacted to deal with the sexual abuse of children. A wide range of sexual offences are covered by this law and it addresses offences against all children below the age of 18 years irrespective of gender.

C.

The POCSO Act is a special law enacted to deal with no child shall be subjected to torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. Neither capital punishment nor life imprisonment without possibility of release shall be imposed for offences committed by persons below eighteen years of age.

D.

The POCSO Act is a special law enacted to deal with no person who is arrested shall be detained in custody without being informed, as soon as may be, of the grounds for such arrest nor shall he be denied the right to consult, and to be defended by, a legal practitioner of his choice.

Correct option is B


The POCSO Act, or Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, is a special legislation in India designed to safeguard children from sexual offences, including sexual assault, sexual harassment, and pornography. It recognizes the vulnerability of children and provides a child-friendly judicial process, ensuring that the child's identity is protected and legal proceedings are conducted in a sensitive manner.
Information Booster:
· The POCSO Act covers all children below 18 years, irrespective of gender, making it a gender-neutral law.
· It mandates special courts for speedy trial and includes provisions for reporting, recording, and investigating offences in a child-sensitive manner.
· The Act also penalizes abetment, attempt to commit an offence, and failure to report sexual abuse.

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