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The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012

§10Punishment for aggravated sexual assault

Whoever, commits aggravated sexual assault shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than five years but which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. E.—S

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