Short title, extent and commencement
Section 1 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 deals with short title, extent and commencement. This Act may be called the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012. The Act came into force on 14 Nov 2012.
(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.
Section 1, The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (Act 32 of 2012).
Questions about Section 1
What does Section 1 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act deal with?
Section 1 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act is headed "Short title, extent and commencement". This Act may be called the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012.
How do I find court cases under Section 1 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Pocso Act 1, section 1 Pocso Act, section 1 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 1 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act come into force?
Section 1 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, cited as Pocso Act 1, came into force on 14 Nov 2012, having been enacted on 19 Jun 2012. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 9. Aggravated sexual assault813 words
- 5. Aggravated penetrative sexual assault811 words
- 33. Procedure and powers of Special Court395 words
- 2. Definitions340 words
- 19. Reporting of offences338 words
- 45. Power to make rules323 words
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