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POCSO Section 12: Punishment for sexual harassment

Punishment punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years and shall also be liable to fine
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Verbatim · POCSO12. Punishment for sexual harassment. —Whoever, commits sexual harassment upon a child shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years and shall also be liable to fine.

Cite as: Section 12, Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (Act No. 32 of 2012)