Question Q.8GS2GS2

The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 falls short of achieving its intended objectives. Comment.

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Answer

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POCSO Act, 2012 has introduced for protection of child from sexual offences by providing deterrent effect.

Intended Objectives:

(I) Safeguard of child rights and safety against sexual offense

220% of child focus physical officer

3Child safety (a) Child rape cases, harassment and exploitation.

4Protection of children from trauma and vulnerable consequences.

(I) Special Courts - However, three are issues in POCSO

1Lack of functioning of special courts of high pendency and low human capital.

3Closure with Juvenile Justice Act - protection of under-age offender for punishment.

4Recruiting and Awareness - local speak such as meetings and free away children.

4Lack of justice mechanism.

Way Forward:

(I) Awareness in school especially girl child

2Complaint per at school and child home for children

3Home and openness with forum

Thus, POCSO is an unified weapon against child exploitation

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Conclusion

Way Forward: (I) Awareness in school especially girl child (2) Complaint per at school and child home for children (3) Home and openness with forum Thus, POCSO is an unified weapon against child exploitation

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Examiner score

0.75/10

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DEV-DUDEJAUPSC

AIR 1522025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections - Performance, Mechanisms, Laws and Institutions

National Commission for Protection of Child Rights

POCSO Act Implementation and Shortcomings

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