Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and the Indian Judiciary? 1. Section 5 of the POCSO Act deals with aggravated penetrative sexual assault, providing harsher punishments for persons in positions of trust, such as public servants. 2. A vacation bench of the Supreme Court has the authority to stay an order passed by a High Court in urgent matters.

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C) Both 1 and 2 — Section 5 of POCSO prescribes stringent penalties for aggravated sexual assault, notably when committed by public servants. Furthermore, the Supreme Court's vacation benches are empowered to hear urgent matters, including staying controversial High Court orders, as demonstrated in this case.

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