Q. With reference to Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, consider the following statements::
1.The Act provides for the mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse cases by any person who has knowledge or reason to believe that such an offence has been committed.
2.The POCSO Act only applies to children who have been sexually abused by strangers and does not cover cases of abuse by family members or acquaintances.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below::
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is correct. The POSCO Act provides for the mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse cases by any person who has knowledge or reason to believe that such an offence has been committed.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The Act is a comprehensive legal framework that is designed to protect children from sexual abuse, regardless of whether the perpetrator is a stranger, a family member, or an acquaintance.
Source: ForumIAS
