criminal · In Force
Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act 2012
2019 amendment introduced death penalty for aggravated penetrative sexual assault on children below 12. Child-friendly courts, special prosecutors, mandatory reporting.
- Enforced
- 14 November 2012
- Amended
- 2019
- Ministry
- Ministry of Women & Child Development
Key provisions and changes
- Death penalty for rape of child < 12
- Stringent bail conditions
- Child-friendly courts
- Special public prosecutors
- Mandatory reporting obligation