Section 8: Punishment for sexual assault

Q: What does Section 8 of The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act, 2019 (POCSO) deal with?

Section 8 POCSO pertains to "Punishment for sexual assault". It is part of the The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act, 2019, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 8 of The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act, 2019 (POCSO) prescribes punishment for sexual assault. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 8 POCSO still in force?

Yes, Section 8 of the The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act, 2019 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 8 POCSO?

धारा 8 POCSO is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 8 of the The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act, 2019. Section 8 of The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act, 2019 (POCSO) prescribes punishment for sexual assault. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 8 POCSO?

Dhara 8 POCSO is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 8 of the The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act, 2019. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 8 of The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act, 2019 (POCSO) prescribes punishment for sexual assault. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 8 of The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act, 2019?

Cite as: "Section 8, The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act, 2019 (POCSO)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act, 2019, 2019, § 8 (India).

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The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act, 2019

Chapter IIS — exual Offences Against Children

Section 8

Punishment for sexual assault

Whoever, commits sexual assault, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than three years but which may extend to five years, and shall also be liable to fine.