The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, aims to safeguard children from sexual abuse and exploitation.

Types of POCSO Cases:

  1. Sexual Assault (Section 3)
  2. Aggravated Sexual Assault (Section 4)
  3. Sexual Harassment (Section 11)
  4. Child Pornography (Section 13)
  5. Abetment of Offences (Section 17)

POCSO Case Procedure:

  1. Reporting (Section 19)
  2. Investigation (Section 20)
  3. Medical Examination (Section 21)
  4. Trial (Section 22)
  5. Sentencing (Section 23)

POCSO Laws and Regulations:

  1. POCSO Act, 2012
  2. Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), 1973
  3. Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860
  4. Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015

POCSO Case Judgment:

  1. Landmark judgments by Supreme Court and High Courts
  2. Recent POCSO cases and their outcomes

POCSO Case Statistics:

  1. National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data
  2. POCSO case registration and disposal rates

POCSO Case Investigation:

  1. Role of police and investigators
  2. Collection of evidence
  3. Statement recording
  4. Medical examination

POCSO Case Trial:

  1. Court procedure
  2. Examination of witnesses
  3. Evidence presentation
  4. Judgment and sentencing

POCSO Case Support Services:

  1. Counselling and therapy
  2. Medical support
  3. Legal aid
  4. Shelter and protection

POCSO Case Prevention:

  1. Awareness and education
  2. Parental guidance
  3. School and community involvement
  4. Reporting mechanisms

POCSO Resources:

  1. National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)
  2. Childline India Foundation
  3. POCSO e-Box (online reporting platform)
  4. State and district-level POCSO committees