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daily Legal quiz : 12 Sep 2024

Which of the following statements about the POCSO Act is/are correct?

  1. The POCSO Act was enacted in 2012.
  2. It aims to protect children from sexual abuse, sexual harassment, and pornography.
  3. The age of consent under POCSO is 18 years.

Under the POCSO Act:

  1. The term “child” refers to a person under the age of 16.
  2. The Act mandates child-friendly procedures in the reporting and investigation process.
  3. The burden of proof lies on the accused under POCSO cases.

Which of the following statements regarding punishment under the POCSO Act is/are true?

  1. Sexual assault is punishable with imprisonment of not less than 7 years.
  2. Aggravated sexual assault leads to a minimum imprisonment of 10 years.
  3. Abetment of an offence under POCSO is also punishable

Which of the following statements is correct with respect to the provisions related to mandatory reporting under the POCSO Act?

  1. Any person who fails to report the commission of an offence under the Act can be punished.
  2. Reporting of sexual offences is mandatory only for parents and guardians.
  3. Failure to report an offence can lead to imprisonment of up to 6 months or a fine.
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