The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act, 2019 (POCSO) is an Indian legislation passed by the Parliament of India. An Act to amend POCSO to provide for enhanced punishment including death penalty for aggravated sexual assault on children. It contains 47 sections organized across 9 chapters.
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act, 2019
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act, 2019
"An Act to amend POCSO to provide for enhanced punishment including death penalty for aggravated sexual assault on children."
Overview
What is The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act, 2019 (POCSO)?
The The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act, 2019 (POCSO) is an Indian legislation containing 47 sections across 9 chapters. An Act to amend POCSO to provide for enhanced punishment including death penalty for aggravated sexual assault on children.
Sections47 across 9 chapters
JurisdictionRepublic of India
Passed byParliament of India
AbbreviationPOCSO
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