Clause (e) of Section 5 of the POCSO Act, 2012 applies to penetrative sexual assault committed by:
Section 5(e) applies to hospital management or staff who commit penetrative sexual assault on a child in that hospital. Patient, visitor or outside-pharmacist status alone…
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Clause (e) of Section 5 of the POCSO Act, 2012 applies to penetrative sexual assault committed by:
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Correct answer C
Section 5(e) applies to hospital management or staff who commit penetrative sexual assault on a child in that hospital. Patient, visitor or outside-pharmacist status alone does not establish that employment or management condition, though a person may hold more than one role; other aggravating circumstances must be assessed separately.