The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012

The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012

This edition of The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (Act 32 of 2012, dated 19-6-2012), updated for 2026, provides a complete and authoritative statutory reference on laws aimed at safeguarding children against sexual offences and abuse. The book consolidates the bare text of the Act with amendments and allied rules, making it an essential resource for legal professionals, students, policymakers, and child rights advocates.

It includes:

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  The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act, 2019 (25 of 2019), effective from 16-8-2019

  
  


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  The Jammu & Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 (34 of 2019), with its impact on the application of this law

  
  


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  The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 (13 of 2013)

  
  


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  The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018 (22 of 2018)

  
  


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  The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2019 (22 of 2019)

  
  


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  The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Rules, 2020 (effective from 9-3-2020 vide GSR 166(E))

  
  

This edition is particularly useful for:

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  Law students and academicians specializing in criminal law, human rights law, and child protection

  
  


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  Advocates, judges, and legal practitioners handling cases related to child rights and sexual offences

  
  


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  Police officials, enforcement agencies, and child welfare officers involved in investigation and protection mechanisms

  
  


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  NGOs, social workers, and policymakers working in the area of child rights and welfare

  
  


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  Institutions and compliance officers ensuring adherence to child protection laws

  
  

By consolidating the principal Act with its amendments and updated rules, this 2026 edition serves as a clear, reliable, and authoritative legal reference, indispensable for academic study, professional practice, and effective implementation of child protection measures under Indian law.