Monitoring of implementation of Act
Section 44 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 deals with monitoring of implementation of Act. The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights constituted under section 3, or as the case may be, the State Commission for Protection of Child Rights constituted under section 17, of the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005 (4 of 2006) shall, in addition to the functions ass The Act came into force on 14 Nov 2012.
(1) The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights constituted under section 3, or as the case may be, the State Commission for Protection of Child Rights constituted under section 17, of the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005 (4 of 2006) shall, in addition to the functions assigned to them under that Act, also monitor the implementation of the provisions of this Act in such manner as may be prescribed.
(2) The National Commission or, as the case may be, the State Commission, referred to in sub-section (1), shall, while inquiring into any matter relating to any offence under this Act, have the same powers as are vested in it under the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005 (4 of 2006).
(3) The National Commission or, as the case may be, the State Commission, referred to in sub-section (1), shall, also include, its activities under this section, in the annual report referred to in section 16 of the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005 (4 of 2006).
Section 44, The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (Act 32 of 2012).
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Questions about Section 44
What does Section 44 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act deal with?
Section 44 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act is headed "Monitoring of implementation of Act". The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights constituted under section 3, or as the case may be, the State Commission for Protection of Child Rights constituted under section 17, of the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005 (4 of 2006) shall, in addition to the functions ass
How do I find court cases under Section 44 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 44, section 44 Pocso Act, section 44 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 44 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 3 (Penetrative sexual assault), section 17 (Punishment for abetment), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 44 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act come into force?
Section 44 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, cited as Pocso Act 44, 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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- 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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