Question: Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act was formulated in which of the following year?
(a) 2015
(b) 2014
(c) 2013
(d) 2012
Ans: (d)
Related Fact :
- On 22nd February, 2017, Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi announced the setting up of a compensation fund under Nirbhaya scheme to provide financial help to children who are victims of sexual crimes.
- A Central Victim Compensation Fund was set up with an initial corpus of Rs 200 crore in 2015 but has not been operating.
- It is notable that POCSO Act or Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act was formulated in 2012 to address sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children.