In India, the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, ______ is a
comprehensive law to provide for the protection of children from the offences of
sexual assault, sexual harassment and pornography, while safeguarding the interests of the child.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 2012.
- POCSO Act, 2012 was enacted when the cases of sexual abuse against children were rising.
- The POCSO Act 2012, by defining a child as a person below 18 years of age, fixes the age of consent at 18 years.
- Under POCSO, the consent of a “child” is immaterial and consensual sexual intercourse with or among adolescents is treated on a par with rape.