Section 7 of Pocso Act 2012 - Sexual assault Section 8 Punishment for sexual assault

C. SEXUAL ASSAULT AND PUNISHMENT THEREFOR

Section 7 of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 : Sexual assault

Whoever, with sexual intent touches the vagina, penis, anus or breast of the child or makes the child touch the vagina, penis, anus or breast of such person or any other person, or does any other act with sexual intent which involves physical contact without penetration is said to commit sexual assault.

 

 

 

Section 8 of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 : 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.