POCSO stands for Protection of Children from Sexual Offences.
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 deals with sexual offences against persons below 18 years of age, who are deemed as children.
The Act came into force on the 14th of November, 2012.
The Act is a comprehensive law to provide for the protection of children from the offences of sexual assault, sexual harassment.