Section 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 reflects the legislative intent…
The enhanced minimum sentences and the death penalty option introduced into sections 4, 5 and 6 reflect a legislative policy of zero tolerance towards sexual offences…
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Section 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 reflects the legislative intent of:
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Correct answer C
The enhanced minimum sentences and the death penalty option introduced into sections 4, 5 and 6 reflect a legislative policy of zero tolerance towards sexual offences against children, not leniency, neutrality, or a focus on rehabilitating offenders.