Which of the following are the features of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 ?

Penetrative Sexual Assault

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Aggravated Penetrative sexual assualt

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Sexual assault

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All

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Solution

The correct option is D All
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) was enacted by the Parliament to provide and strengthen legal provisions for the protection of children from exploitation and sexual offences. This Act recognised child as the person below the age of 18 years and provide punishment for several cognizable offences against children.
The Act provides punishment for offences as:
Penetrative sexual Assault, Aggravated penetrative sexual assault and sexual assault. These are the offences committed against children with the sexual intent against the body and dignity of the children.

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