Ten years ago an incident happen,assume both victim and culprit are below 18 . culprit forcefully kiss the victim for 30 min approximate. After this incident victim felt traumatised for 2-3 months .After this due to her affection for victim and inorder to protect the victim ,she kept it secret . Also victim forgives culprit and continued their relationship .
In above situation is the act still a offence or punishable under POCSO Act?
The rules are that these convictions will appear on your disclosure for: 15 years, if you were 18 or over at the date of conviction. 7 years and 6 months, if you were under 18 at the date of conviction.
