Section 12: Punishment for sexual harassment

Q: What does Section 12 of The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO) deal with?

Section 12 POCSO pertains to "Punishment for sexual harassment". It is part of the The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 12 of The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO) prescribes punishment for sexual harassment. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 12 POCSO still in force?

Yes, Section 12 of the The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 12 POCSO?

धारा 12 POCSO is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 12 of the The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012. Section 12 of The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO) prescribes punishment for sexual harassment. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 12 POCSO?

Dhara 12 POCSO is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 12 of the The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 12 of The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO) prescribes punishment for sexual harassment. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 12 of The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012?

Cite as: "Section 12, The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, § 12 (India).

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The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012

Chapter IIS — exual Offences Against Children

Section 12

Punishment for sexual harassment

Whoever, commits sexual harassment upon a child shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years and shall also be liable to fine.