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Safeguarding yourself / actions to take on getting touched badly


18-Jul-2025 (In Criminal Law)
If a minor girls gets touched inappropriately by an adult in public area , can She use some force like punch him in the face or smash his head or hit his hand ?? What could be the consequences if she does this ?
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Answer #1
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There is a POCSO act for minor child either male or female , it is very serious offence if anyone found guilty in this act punishment is very hard, please get in touch with me then only I can suggest more
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Answer #2
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For her personal security she can do that, unless she does that with the motive of protecting herself. But if she does that with the motive of harming anyone from whom she was not having any danger then she will be booked for the criminal offence. If anyone touches or holds any girl inappropriately then she may lodge an FIR under the POCSO Act also.
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