Central Act
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
An Act to protect children from offences of sexual assault, sexual harassment and pornography and provide for establishment of Special Courts for trial of such offences and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
| Act number | 32 of 2012 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 2012-06-19 |
| In force from | 2012-11-14 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Women and Child Development |
| Sections | 47 |
| Schedules | 2 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
Other Acts of the Ministry of Women and Child Development
- The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.
- The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
- The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006
- The Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005
- The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
- The Infant Milk Substitutes, Feeding Bottles and Infant Foods (Regulation of Production, Supply and Distribution) Act, 1992
- The National Commission for Women Act, 1990
- The Commission of Sati (Prevention ) Act, 1987
Questions this page answers
When did the The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 come into force?
It came into force on 2012-11-14, having been enacted on 2012-06-19.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Women and Child Development.
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