Child sexual abuse & its legal perspectives in India Singh O. Gambhir1,* 1Professor & Head, Department of Forensic Medicine, AIIMS, Kalyani, West Bengal *Corresponding Author: Dr. O. Gambhir Singh Professor & Head, Department of Forensic Medicine, AIIMS, Kalyani, West Bengal, Mobile No. +91 -96290-47798 Email- drgambhirsingh@gmail.com
Online published on 19 December, 2023. Abstract Child sexual abuse is a global public problem. It affects children of all social and cultural strata. The majority of the children belong to early childhood or early adolescence, more increase with the onset of puberty. It is estimated that every second child is exposed to sexual abuse and violence in India. Parents and elderly family members bear the responsibility to provide a safe and free environment for children. Under the POCSO Act, 2012 it is a punishable offense. In India, the law presumes all sexual acts with children under the age of 18years, are a sexual offense. Therefore, two adolescents who engage in consensual sexual activity will also be punished under this law. Top Keywords Sexual Abuse, POCSO Act, Child Pornography, Penetrative Sexual Act. Top |