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.
Section 8: Punishment for sexual assault.
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012Central Act · Act 32 of 2012
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 |
|---|---|
| Section | 8 |
| Marginal note | Punishment for sexual assault. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Judgments citing it | 82 |
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