Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012

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Section 8

Punishment for sexual assault

Chapter 2: Sexual offences against children

Whoever, commits sexual assault, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than three years but which may extend to five years, and shall also be liable to fine.

The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (Act No. 32 of 2012). From the updated text on India Code, with later amendments. Being checked against the official copy; amendment notes are not shown yet.

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