Taxmann's Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act 2012 with Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Rules 2020 [Bare Act with Section Notes] – The All-in-one Legal Reference
About this ebook
This book is intended for the following audience:
• Legal Professionals & Judiciary – Advocates, judges, and law firms handling cases under POCSO will find this Bare Act essential for quick referencing, in-depth understanding, and accurate application of the law
• Police & Investigative Agencies – Given the POCSO Act's emphasis on child-friendly investigative processes, police officers and Special Juvenile Police Units (SJPU) can benefit significantly from the Section Notes explaining procedural nuances
• Child Rights & Protection Officers – Child Welfare Committee (CWC) members, NGOs, and social workers engaged in child protection will find the text indispensable in comprehending the scope of the law, reporting obligations, and protective measures
• Students & Academicians – Law students and researchers specialising in child rights, criminal justice, and women's studies will appreciate the clarity and context offered by the comprehensive notes
• Government Bodies & Policymakers – Administrators involved in policy formulation, training, and capacity-building on child protection can utilise this resource for accurate legal references
The Present Publication is the 2025 Edition, covering the amended and updated text of the POCSO Act [Act No. 32 of 2012] and Rules, with the following noteworthy features:
• [Complete Statutory Text] Presents the full and unabridged text of the POCSO Act, 2012, along with the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Rules, 2020, ensuring easy navigation and precise legal referencing
• [Section Notes] Each section is supplemented with succinct, well-researched notes highlighting legislative intent, key interpretations, procedural obligations, and recent developments
• [User-friendly Layout] Systematic arrangement of chapters, sub-sections, and rules for effortless reading. Important headings and definitions are clearly distinguished for quick scanning
• [Updated Amendments] Incorporates the latest amendments (including those introduced by the Criminal Law (Amendment) Acts, relevant changes in the IPC and CrPC, and the 2019 & 2020 updates to POCSO Act)
• [Pre-amendment Provisions] Incorporates the text of provisions as they existed prior to the amendment in the respective amendment footnotes, enabling the reader to understand the legal position before the amendment and its applicability during the pre-amendment period
• [Child-centric Focus] Special emphasis on child-friendly judicial procedures (e.g., recording of the child's statement, medical examination protocols, media reporting guidelines), reflecting the protective ethos of the legislation
• [Case Law References] Brief notes provide references to significant judgments shaping the interpretation and enforcement of POCSO provisions
• [Forms & Schedules] Incorporates relevant forms (like Form A & B for victim support and Preliminary Assessment) and the Schedule referencing armed/security forces
The structure of the book is as follows:
• POCSO Act – Each chapter is printed in sequential order, covering definitions, offences, procedures, and special courts
• Section Notes – Placed immediately after each statutory provision to clarify complexities, linking them to relevant rules, case laws, or related legislation
• POCSO Rules – Provided separately, with sub-rules explained, forms included, and checklists for compliance
• Subject Index – A handy back-of-book index of key topics, sections, and definitions, facilitating pinpoint referencing
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