Protection of children from sexual offences (pocso) act, 2012

FIR could be filed. However, the victim is the prime witness in the proceedings and the experience could be quite traumatic as well.

It will be too late to file a criminal case because there can be no evidence to prove her tale if it is presumed to be true.

She has to lodge a criminal complaint with the local police and see how she can establish her story before police

She can very well file an FIR and proceed with criminal complaint, she should lodge the FIR so as to punish the criminal, such socail evils should be certainly bought to justice

While the incident occurred long ago, the couple can still take legal measures.

Since the incident involves s*xual harassment of a minor, the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, is applicable. 

Here's what they can do: 

1. File a complaint: Shekhar can file a complaint with the local police station, even if the incident happened long ago.

 The police will register an FIR (First Information Report) and investigate the case.

2. POCSO Act: Since the victim was a minor at the time of the incident, the case falls under the POCSO Act. This act provides for stringent punishment for s*xual offenses against children. 

3. Section 467 (2): This section of the POCSO Act states that there is no time limit for filing a complaint. However, the court may consider the delay in filing the complaint and its impact on the case. 

4. Counseling and support: The couple can seek counseling and support from organizations that specialize in child s*xual abuse cases. 

5. Legal representation: They can consult a lawyer specializing in POCSO cases to guide them through the legal process and ensure justice is served. Remember, the POCSO Act prioritizes the best interests and well-being of the child. 

The couple can take legal measures to ensure the harasser is punished, even if the incident happened long ago.