# POCSO Act, 2012, Section 40

- Act: POCSO Act, 2012 (Act 32 of 2012)
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/pocso-act-2012/section/40/

## Text

Subject to the proviso to section 301 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 the family or the guardian of the child shall be entitled to the assistance of a legal counsel of their choice for any offence under this Act: Provided that if the family or the guardian of the child are unable to afford a legal counsel, the Legal Services Authority shall provide a lawyer to them. Provisions of sections 3 to 13 bol to apply in certain cases Alternative punishment

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