Child Sexual Abuse & Harassment Legal Support in Pune, India

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Introduction

We have done extensive work for “keeping children safe online” and conducted several training and awareness programs for stakeholders having access to children such as school boards, teachers, NGOs, Parents , Police officers , Public prosecutors, and counselors

We as POSCO Lawyer work closely with academic institutions, schools and NGOs for protection of children from all forms of harassment including sexual harassment.

Advisory

  • Providing guidance on regulatory compliance under POCSO Act
  • Providing guidance on Child protection policies
  • Mandatory reporting and best practices under POCSO Act
  • Review of roles and responsibilities of the Child protection officer ( CPO)
  • Providing guidance for POCSO litigation
Drafting and vetting of Policies
  • Anti Bullying and Anti Ragging Policies
  • Protection of children against abuse and sexual abuse policies
  • Keeping children safe online policies
  • Child protection Policy

Litigation

Litigation support for cases relating to children under POCSO Act and The Juvenile Justice Act

Training

We conduct training for School Boards and stakeholders having access to children on

  • Fundamentals of POCSO law
  • Stakeholder obligations under the POCSO Act
  • Child protection Policy
  • Keeping children safe online policies
  • Mandatory reporting and best practices under POCSO Act
  • Roles and responsibilities of the Child protection Officer

Our services have been retained by Academic institutions and NGOs on an annual retainer-ship arrangement for giving services relating to POCSO Act

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Frequently Asked Questions

Under Section 2(d) of the Act, a child is defined as any person below the age of 18 years. The law is entirely gender-neutral, meaning it applies equally to any child regardless of gender, and it explicitly states that a minor's "consent" is legally invalid in any sexual context.’

Yes. Specialized POCSO lawyers in Pune provide critical assistance in securing Anticipatory Bail to prevent arrest and Regular Bail if the person is already in custody. They represent clients in Pune’s Special POCSO Courts and handle appeals in the Bombay High Court to challenge convictions or bail rejections. Their role is vital because POCSO offenses are non-bailable, meaning bail is not a right but depends on a lawyer’s ability to prove procedural lapses or a lack of evidence.

The Act covers four primary categories: Penetrative Sexual Assault (rape), Sexual Assault (physical contact with sexual intent), Sexual Harassment (verbal or gestural abuse), and Child Pornography. These include "aggravated" versions if the perpetrator is a person in a position of authority or trust, such as a family member, doctor, or teacher.

Under Section 35, the law mandates that a child's evidence be recorded within 30 days and the entire trial should ideally be completed within one year. While Pune’s Special Courts prioritize these cases for a "speedy trial," the actual timeline can vary depending on the complexity of medical evidence and the court's current backlog.

Under the POCSO Act (2012) and its 2019 Amendment, punishments are strictly categorized based on the severity and nature of the offense. For Penetrative Sexual Assault, the law mandates a minimum of 10 years in prison, which can extend to life imprisonment. In cases of Aggravated Penetrative Assault, such as those committed by persons in authority, the punishment starts at 20 years and can include the Death Penalty. Sexual Harassment carries a penalty of up to 3 years, while the storage or commercial use of Child Pornography is punishable by 3 to 7 years in prison.