Morning Breaking: Modi govt okays death penalty for aggravated sexual assault under Pocso Act
Written By Zee Media Bureau | Last Updated: Dec 29, 2018, 08:14 AM IST | Source: Zee News
Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad today said that the cabinet has approved amendments to the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, further strengthening the law to safeguard minors in the country. The provision of death penalty has also been included for those found guilty of aggravated assault on a child.