In the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, employing, harbouring, or transporting a…
Explanation III to section 16 treats employing, harbouring or transporting a child by fraud or deception, among other listed means, for the purpose of an offence under the…
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In the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, employing, harbouring, or transporting a child by fraud or deception to commit an offence is:
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Correct answer B
Explanation III to section 16 treats employing, harbouring or transporting a child by fraud or deception, among other listed means, for the purpose of an offence under the Act, as aiding, so this conduct amounts to abetment under section 16, not sexual harassment, an offence punishable only as conspiracy, or no offence.