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100			_aIqbal, Rubina _933800
245			_aProtection of children from sexual offenses act 2012: An overview
260			_aKashmir Journal of Legal Studies
300			_a9(1), 2022: p.147-168
520			_aChildren are the most susceptible sections in the society. The problem of children is currently a global problem and exists all over the world. A child can surrender to any sort of pressure as he/she is undeveloped, weak and dependent on others. The child is exposed to issues like health, educational opportunities; sexual exploitation etc., the future of all nations depends upon the sound development of its children. Among the Indian population, children constitute about 39 percent. Hence, the issues related to child care, child welfare and child developments have always been getting the attention of the Government of India. This paper will analyses the legislative measures to protect the rights of children in India and also to assess and evaluate the contribution of the (POCSO) Act, 2012 to this, how the parents/children, to be well-informed against the offence. The article will also talk about the loopholes and along with suggestion. – Reproduced
650			_aChildren, Child sexual abuse, POCSO, Physical effects of sexual assault, Punishment for offences, Educating the children. _932142
773			_aKashmir Journal of Legal Studies
906			_aCHILD WELFARE
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