Pocso Case Age Clarification

Summary

POCSO applies to individuals under 18 years of age. Since Jabili is 17 years and 354 days old, the case is valid. However, once Jabili turns 18, POCSO no longer applies. Chandu can present this fact in court to argue against the case. It is advisable to consult with a local lawyer for detailed guidance based on the specifics of the case.

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what is pocso
POCSO stands for Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. It was enacted in * in India to protect children from offenses of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and pornography, while safeguarding the interests of the child at every stage of the judicial process.
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they are two lovers chandu & jabili, where their ages are * & * respectively. so they were so in love and roaming around the city together but jabili's uncle didn't like it and he filed a case wantedly against chandu, he filed a POCSO case cause jabili is only * yrs 354 days, but after 11 days jabili will be *, so pocso wont be applicable after 11 days right, what can he do?
In this situation, it's important to understand that POCSO applies to any person below 18 years of age. Since Jabili is still 17 years and 354 days old, POCSO can be applied.
However, once Jabili turns *, the application of POCSO no longer stands. Chandu can present this fact in court to argue against the case. It's advisable to consult with a local lawyer who can provide more detailed assistance based on the specifics of the case.
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i feel low
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I'm really sorry to hear that you're feeling low. While I can't provide emotional support, I can help with legal information. If you need assistance with the POCSO case or any other legal matter, feel free to let me know.