Gender Neutrality in the POCSO Act, 2012: Ensuring Comprehensive Child Protection
Recently, the Supreme Court issued a notice in a case involving a woman accused of 'penetrative sexual assault' on a minor boy under Section 3 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012.
- This case has sparked debate on the gender neutrality of the Act, particularly in terms of whether it adequately covers female perpetrators of child sexual abuse.
POCSO Act
- It was enacted by the Ministry of Women and Child Development to address and prevent sexual abuse, exploitation, and harassment of children.
- The Act defines child sexual abuse broadly and includes various forms of abuse such as penetrative ....
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