Provisions of sections 3 to 13 not to apply in certain cases
Section 41 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 deals with provisions of sections 3 to 13 not to apply in certain cases. The provisions of sections 3 to 13 (both inclusive) shall not apply in case of medical examination or medical treatment of a child when such medical examination or medical treatment is undertaken with the consent of his parents or guardian. The Act came into force on 14 Nov 2012.
The provisions of sections 3 to 13 (both inclusive) shall not apply in case of medical examination or medical treatment of a child when such medical examination or medical treatment is undertaken with the consent of his parents or guardian.
Section 41, The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (Act 32 of 2012).
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Questions about Section 41
What does Section 41 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act deal with?
Section 41 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act is headed "Provisions of sections 3 to 13 not to apply in certain cases". The provisions of sections 3 to 13 (both inclusive) shall not apply in case of medical examination or medical treatment of a child when such medical examination or medical treatment is undertaken with the consent of his parents or guardian.
How do I find court cases under Section 41 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 41, section 41 Pocso Act, section 41 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.
What should I read with Section 41 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 3 (Penetrative sexual assault), section 13 (Use of child for pornographic purposes), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 41 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act come into force?
Section 41 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, cited as Pocso Act 41, 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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