Q. Under the POCSO Act, the burden of proof lies on

POCSO एक्ट के तहत सबूत का भार होता है

A
The prosecution
अभियोजन
B
The child victim
पीड़ित बच्चा
C
The accused
आरोपी
D
The investigating officer
जांच अधिकारी

Explanation

The POCSO Act reverses the burden of proof under Section 29, meaning that once a child alleges abuse and evidence exists, the accused is presumed guilty unless proven innocent. This is an exception to the general rule in criminal law and provides greater protection to minors.

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