# The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement

- Act: The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (Act 32 of 2012)
- In force from: 2012-11-14
- Ministry: Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/pocso-act/section/1/

## Text

(1) This Act may be called the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012. (2) It extends to the whole of India, 1***. (3) It shall come into force on such date2 as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.

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