Which of the following statements is true i The POCSO Act provides for compensation for medical expe...........

POCSO act Miscellaneous Provisions

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Which of the following statements is true?

i) The POCSO Act provides for compensation for medical expenses for the child offended

ii) The medical expenses may be provided after the registration of FIR only

Only i

Only ii

Both i and ii

None of the above

Explanation:

- Statement i: The POCSO Act does provide for compensation for medical expenses to the child who has been sexually offended. This is aimed at ensuring the child's medical needs are met promptly.

- Statement ii: The Act also allows for immediate medical care and expenses even before an FIR is registered. It is not mandatory to wait for the FIR; medical help must be given as soon as possible. Therefore, this statement is not entirely accurate.

- Option 1: Only statement i is correct.

- Option 2: Only statement ii is correct.

- Option 3: Both statements are correct (However, this is not true in this case).

- Option 4: None of the statements are correct (This is also incorrect).

Correct Answer:

Option 1, Only i is correct.