Fingering in Vaginal Introitus: A Case of Sexual Assault In the Perspective of POCSO Act, 2012

Abstract

Childhood sexual assault is a very important topic to be discussed seriously, as the statistics  regarding the cases are increasing day by day. The research literature and advocacy should focus upon  improving the community responses to sexual assault cases and preventing it. The offenders must be  prosecuted and treated vigorously. The newly introduced POCSO Act, 2012 (Prevention of Children  against Sexual Offence Act) has made a provision for stringent and rapid dispensation of justice in such  cases. In the present case, the alleged accused had inserted his right middle finger in the vaginal introitus  of the victim aged Five years. Two cresentric abrasions were present on the medial aspect of thigh and  one contusion on left vulva with intact hymen of the victim. There was no evidence of any injury or stains  on the body of accused. The present case of ‘fingering’ in vaginal introitus is discussed in the  perspective of new POCSO Act.