The gravity of offence under Section 3 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 is…
Section 3 defines penetrative sexual assault through clauses (a) to (d), which distinguish acts by the type and manner of penetration involved, so the gravity of the offence…
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The gravity of offence under Section 3 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 is primarily based on:
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Correct answer B
Section 3 defines penetrative sexual assault through clauses (a) to (d), which distinguish acts by the type and manner of penetration involved, so the gravity of the offence under this section turns on the nature of the penetration, not consent, the accused's age, or relationship with the child.