Section 6: Punishment for aggravated penetrative sexual assault

Q: What does Section 6 of The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO) deal with?

Section 6 POCSO pertains to "Punishment for aggravated penetrative sexual assault". It is part of the The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 6 of The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO) prescribes punishment for aggravated penetrative sexual assault. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 6 POCSO still in force?

Yes, Section 6 of the The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 6 POCSO?

धारा 6 POCSO is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 6 of the The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012. Section 6 of The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO) prescribes punishment for aggravated penetrative sexual assault. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 6 POCSO?

Dhara 6 POCSO is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 6 of the The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 6 of The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO) prescribes punishment for aggravated penetrative sexual assault. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 6 of The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012?

Cite as: "Section 6, The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, 2012, § 6 (India).

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The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012

Chapter IIS — exual Offences Against Children

Section 6

Punishment for aggravated penetrative sexual assault

Whoever, commits aggravated penetrative sexual assault, shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than ten years but which may extend to imprisonment for life and shall also be liable to fine.