In the context of the POCSO Act, 2012 (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012), which of…
The POCSO Act, 2012 was enacted, as its long title says, "to protect children from offences of sexual assault, sexual harassment and pornography". It defines a "child" in…
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In the context of the POCSO Act, 2012 (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012), which of the following statements is/are correct ?
1. This Act is to protect children from sexual harassment and Pornography.
2. This Act is a gender-neutral law.
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Correct answer C
The POCSO Act, 2012 was enacted, as its long title says, "to protect children from offences of sexual assault, sexual harassment and pornography". It defines a "child" in section 2(1)(d) as "any person below the age of eighteen years", so it protects boys and girls alike and is gender-neutral.
Both statements are therefore correct.
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