Consider the following statements regarding the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act:
1. The Act defines a child as any person below the age of 16 years.
2. The Act is gender-neutral, recognising that both girls and boys can be victims of sexual abuse.
3. The Act allows for the imposition of the death penalty for sexual crimes committed against children.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1
1 and 2 only
2
2 and 3 only
3
1 and 3 only
4
1, 2, and 3