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The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012

Public awareness about Act

In force From 14 Nov 2012 Act 32 of 2012 As on 16 Oct 2026

Act 32 of 2012 Ministry Women and Child Development Enacted 19 Jun 2012 In force 14 Nov 2012

Section 43 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 deals with public awareness about Act. The Central Government and every State Government, shall take all measures to ensure that-- (a) the provisions of this Act are given wide publicity through media including the television, radio and the print media at regular intervals to make the general public, children as well as their parents and The Act came into force on 14 Nov 2012.

The Central Government and every State Government, shall take all measures to ensure that--

(a) the provisions of this Act are given wide publicity through media including the television, radio and the print media at regular intervals to make the general public, children as well as their parents and guardians aware of the provisions of this Act;

(b) the officers of the Central Government and the State Governments and other concerned persons (including the police officers) are imparted periodic training on the matters relating to the implementation of the provisions of the Act.

Section 43, The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (Act 32 of 2012).

Questions about Section 43

What does Section 43 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act deal with?

Section 43 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act is headed "Public awareness about Act". The Central Government and every State Government, shall take all measures to ensure that-- (a) the provisions of this Act are given wide publicity through media including the television, radio and the print media at regular intervals to make the general public, children as well as their parents and

How do I find court cases under Section 43 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 43, section 43 Pocso Act, section 43 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 43 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act come into force?

Section 43 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, cited as Pocso Act 43, 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.

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