POCSO Act

What are the concerns with the proposed amendments in POCSO Act 2012?

UPSC Mains General Studies Paper II Topic: Social Justice What is POCSO Act 2012? POCSO Act 2012: The POCSO Act 2012 or Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 aims to protect children from Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment and Pornography with due safeguard the well-being and interest of children. The Act is Gender-neutral and defines a child as a person below 18 years of age. What are the amendmentsRead More