POCSO · II — SEXUAL OFFENCES AGAINST CHILDREN

Section 8. Punishment for sexual assault

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

8. Punishment for sexual assault. —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. D. —AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT AND PUNISHMENT THEREFOR

Source: India Code