Social JusticeGS-II· 1 min read
Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act Enforcement
Why in news?
A man in Namakkal was sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a minor girl, highlighting the stringent enforcement of the POCSO Act.
Key points
- A 27-year-old man was sentenced to 20 years rigorous imprisonment.
- The case involved the sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl.
- The conviction was under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
- The court also imposed a fine on the accused.
Background & context
The POCSO Act, 2012, is a special law enacted to protect children from offences of sexual abuse, exploitation, and to ensure speedy trial and punishment for such offences.
★ Prelims fact capsule
The POCSO Act was enacted in 2012.
✎ Mains relevance
GS Paper 2 (Social Justice) - Laws and institutions for vulnerable sections, crime against women and children.