Section 8 POCSO Act — Punishment for sexual assault

The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 · Official PDF page 8

8. Punishment for sexual assault. —Whoever, commits sexual assault, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than three years but which may extend to five years, and shall also be liable to fine. D. —AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT AND PUNISHMENT THEREFOR

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