Interpretation of Terms in the Act

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In this Act, what does 'child pornography' refer to?

  • Rules prescribed under this Act
  • Person below the age of eighteen years
  • Visual depiction of sexually explicit conduct involving a child (correct)
  • Any person involved in sexual assault

What is the definition of 'aggravated penetrative sexual assault' according to this Act?

  • Visual depiction of sexually explicit conduct involving a child
  • Same meaning as assigned to it in section 5 (correct)
  • Prescribed by rules made under this Act
  • Any person below the age of eighteen years

How is 'domestic relationship' defined in this Act?

  • Any person below the age of eighteen years
  • Prescribed by rules made under this Act
  • Same meaning as in the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (correct)
  • Religious institution meaning assigned in a specific Act

What is the definition of 'armed forces or security forces' according to this Act?

<p>Armed forces of the Union or security forces or police forces (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'religious institution' refer to in this Act?

<p>Meaning assigned in the Religious Institutions (Prevention of Misuse) Act, 1988 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the text, what does 'sexual harassment' refer to?

<p>An act defined in section 11 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'Special Public Prosecutor' as per the text?

<p>An appointed Public Prosecutor under section 32 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What defines a 'shared household'?

<p>Living at any time with a person charged with an offense (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of a 'Special Court' based on the text?

<p>A court designated under section 28 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are words and expressions handled in the absence of definitions in the text?

<p>They are assigned meanings from other relevant Codes or Acts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What age range does the term 'child' cover in this Act?

<p>Below 18 years (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is 'child pornography' described in this Act?

<p>Any visual depiction involving individuals under 18 years (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'prescribed' in this Act?

<p>Specified rules made under this Act (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Act, what does 'domestic relationship' refer to?

<p>Relationship with family members (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'aggravated sexual assault' based on the text?

<p>Sexual assault with significant physical harm (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'shared household' in the context of this Act?

<p>A household where the person charged with the offence lived in a domestic relationship with the child (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Special Court' refer to as per the text?

<p>A court designated as such under section 28 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is a 'Special Public Prosecutor' as mentioned in the text?

<p>A prosecutor appointed under section 32 of the Act (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are undefined words and expressions from the text interpreted?

<p>They are given meanings from related Acts or Codes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what context is 'sexual assault' and 'sexual harassment' used in the Act?

<p>'Sexual assault' is defined under section 7 while 'sexual harassment' is defined under section 11 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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