Section 7 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 criminalizes acts that involve:
Section 7 combines sexual intent with touching or another act involving physical contact without penetration. Physical contact without sexual intent is insufficient, as is…
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Section 7 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 criminalizes acts that involve:
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Section 7 combines sexual intent with touching or another act involving physical contact without penetration. Physical contact without sexual intent is insufficient, as is sexual intent alone; words or gestures may instead constitute section 11 harassment if that section’s requirements are met.