Which section of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 prescribes punishment for an…

Section 18 addresses an attempt to commit an offence under the Act or cause it to be committed, where the person does an act towards its commission.

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Which section of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 prescribes punishment for an attempt to commit an offence under the Act?

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Correct answer A

Section 18 addresses an attempt to commit an offence under the Act or cause it to be committed, where the person does an act towards its commission.

Option A

Section 18 prescribes punishment for an attempt involving an act towards commission of the offence.

Option B

Section 16 defines abetment.

Option C

Section 19 governs reporting of offences.

Option D

Section 15 concerns storage or possession of material depicting a child in pornography under specified conditions.