Commentary On The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO)

Ganguly’s Commentary on The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 is a comprehensive and authoritative exposition of the POCSO framework, reflecting legislative amendments and judicial developments up to 2024. This fifth edition consolidates the substantive provisions of the POCSO Act, 2012, the 2019 Amendment Act, the impact of the Jammu & Kashmir Reorganisation Act, and the POCSO Rules, 2020, while incorporating recent notifications concerning the new criminal law regime. The commentary provides a structured and interpretative analysis of statutory provisions, procedural safeguards, evidentiary standards, and sentencing principles under child protection law in India.

Key Features

• Section-wise commentary on the POCSO Act, 2012 (Act No. 32 of 2012)
• Incorporation of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act, 2019
• Coverage of the POCSO Rules, 2020 with procedural clarity
• Analysis of aggravated offences, mandatory reporting obligations, and special courts
• Updated in light of Notification S.O. 2790(E) dated 16 July 2024
• Examination of child-friendly procedures during investigation and trial
• Inclusion of useful appendices for practical reference

This edition is particularly suited for criminal law practitioners, special public prosecutors, judicial officers presiding over POCSO courts, child rights commissions, law enforcement officials, and NGOs engaged in child protection. It is equally beneficial for law students, judicial service aspirants, and researchers specialising in criminal law, victim jurisprudence, and child rights law, offering both statutory clarity and applied legal insight.