Section 8, Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012

Chapter II · Sexual Offences Against Children

8Punishment for sexual assault.

Section 8 · Chapter II · Sexual Assault and Punishment Therefor · page 6 of the Act

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.

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