The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, commonly known as the POCSO Act, stands as one of India’s most significant legislative achievements in safeguarding children’s rights and dignity. Enacted in 2012, the POCSO Act was specifically designed to address the alarming rise in sexual crimes against children and provide a robust legal framework for their protection. This comprehensive legislation has transformed how India approaches child sexual abuse cases, establishing ... To monitor the designation of Special Courts by State Governments; To monitor the appointment of Public Prosecutors by State Governments; To monitor the formulation of the guidelines described in section 39 of the Act by the State Governments, for the use of non-governmental organisations, professionals and experts or persons having knowledge of psychology, social work, physical health, mental health and child development to be associated with the pre-trial and trial stage to assist the ... legislative department, legislative, law, parliament, drafting, legal draft, bills, resolutions, bill draft, law making, ordinance, legal affairs, legislative affairs ... "domestic relationship" shall have the same meaning as assigned to it in clause (f) of section 2 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (43 of 2005); 14th November, 2012, vide notification No. S.O. 2705 (E), dated 9th November, 2012, see Gazette of India Extraordinary, Part II, sec. 3(ii). "penetrative sexual assault" has the same meaning as assigned to it in section 3;
