Setting Up POCSO Fast Track Courts Will Be Futile Unless More Judges Are Appointed : Justice BV Nagarathna
2 years, 3 months ago

Setting Up POCSO Fast Track Courts Will Be Futile Unless More Judges Are Appointed : Justice BV Nagarathna

Live Law  

"In the context of child sexual abuse it is necessary to administer child friendly justice at the highest attainable level. Justice that is accessible, age appropriate, speedy, adapted to and focussed on the needs and rights of the child", said Supreme Court judge Justice BV Nagarathna on Saturday while addressing the gathering at the 2-day National Stakeholders Consultation organised by the Supreme Court Committee on Juvenile Justice. Justice Nagarathna showed concern over the pendency of the POCSO cases throughout the country and while she welcomed the suggestion of the Central Government of setting up fast track courts to remedy the situation, she also suggested that setting up of courts should be complimented with further steps. While this is a welcome move, I must caution that setting up fast track courts alone would be futile unless such measures are complimented with the appointment of more judges to try offences under the Act and by training and sensitization of judges, public prosecutors, police personnel, as we just heard Hon'ble Chief Justice say about it regarding the prevention of re-traumatization and regarding the support for mental health as stated by Hon'ble Minister in her speech. On the occasion of National Human Rights Day, Justice Nagarathna asked everyone to re-affirm their commitment to protect the children from various manifestations of abuse.

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High pendency, acquittal rate in Tamil Nadu deny justice to victims in Pocso Act cases
2 weeks, 5 days ago

High pendency, acquittal rate in Tamil Nadu deny justice to victims in Pocso Act cases

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Although better awareness and reporting of child sexual abuse cases under the Pocso Act has led to an increase in reported cases by 52% in Tamil Nadu, justice remains elusive for children as thousands of cases are pending in the courts and police investigations. The Supreme Court mandates exclusive Pocso courts in districts where pending cases exceed 100. Yet, …

Hyderabad: Fast track court creeks under backlog of Pocso cases
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Hyderabad: Fast track court creeks under backlog of Pocso cases

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Public prosecutors want more fast-track courts to address the growing backlog of cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act Act. “When the High Court notices a consistent rise in such cases, it proposes the establishment of a fast track court to the central government. “Considering the gravity and pendency of Pocso cases, we definitely need more …

Reporter TV's Consulting Editor Arun Kumar K, Sub-Editor Approach Kerala High Court Seeking Anticipatory Bail In POCSO Case
2 months ago

Reporter TV's Consulting Editor Arun Kumar K, Sub-Editor Approach Kerala High Court Seeking Anticipatory Bail In POCSO Case

Live Law  

Malayalam news channel Reporter TV's consulting editor Arun Kumar K and Sub-editor Shabas Ahammed S have approached the Kerala High Court seeking anticipatory bail in a POCSO case, lodged for allegedly sexually harassing a child. Reportedly, the editors had a conversation between themselves during the Kalolsavam where Arun Kumar pointing towards the manavatti of one of the oppana team and …

POCSO charges pressed against three reporters of top Malayalam news channel
2 months ago

POCSO charges pressed against three reporters of top Malayalam news channel

Hindustan Times  

A case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act has been filed against a senior editor and two reporters of a leading Malayalam news channel on Wednesday in connection with their coverage of the recent state school festival, news agency PTI reported, citing police. Sexual abuse of children major concern in Kerala: Report Sexual abuse of children remains …

POCSO case against BSY: Victim’s brother releases video seeking speedy justice
2 months, 1 week ago

POCSO case against BSY: Victim’s brother releases video seeking speedy justice

The Hindu  

Upset over the case related to the petition of former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa to quash the chargesheet against him under provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, dragging on for eight months now, the victim’s elder brother has appealed to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to take steps to ensure speedy justice. Under CID probe In March …

Indian courts, despite their flaws, have been firm on POCSO cases: How the Himachal HC's refusal to allow 'compromise' sends an important message
2 months, 1 week ago

Indian courts, despite their flaws, have been firm on POCSO cases: How the Himachal HC's refusal to allow 'compromise' sends an important message

Op India  

Each year, countless girls and boys globally encounter sexual abuse and exploitation. The court cited the Supreme Court’s 2012 verdict in Gian Singh v. State of Punjab, which clearly established that “prior to invoking the authority under Section 482 of the CrPC, the high court must carefully consider the nature and severity of the offense.” It further asserted that “serious …

Gujarat HC raps law machinery for invoking POCSO Act in molestation case 8 years after FIR
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Gujarat HC raps law machinery for invoking POCSO Act in molestation case 8 years after FIR

Hindustan Times  

Ahmedabad, The Gujarat High Court has berated the police and prosecution for invoking sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act against four men in a molestation case eight years after the FIR was filed and when the trial was near completion. The court said the investigating agency as well as prosecution prima facie failed to discharge their …

Rise In Sexual Offences Against Children Serious: Madhya Pradesh HC Initiates Suo Motu PIL, Questions Centre/State On POCSO Act Implementation
3 months ago

Rise In Sexual Offences Against Children Serious: Madhya Pradesh HC Initiates Suo Motu PIL, Questions Centre/State On POCSO Act Implementation

Live Law  

Taking into account the "substantial growth of sexual offences against children below the age of 18 years" in the state, the Jabalpur bench of the Madhya Pradesh has initiated a suo-moto PIL to enquire from the Central as well as the State Governments as to what steps have been taken on the implementation of the POCSO Act. The court further …

Karnataka HC To Consider Whether POCSO Act Is Gender Neutral Or Not, Stays Proceedings Against Woman Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Minor
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka HC To Consider Whether POCSO Act Is Gender Neutral Or Not, Stays Proceedings Against Woman Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Minor

Live Law  

While staying further proceedings in a POCSO Act case registered against a 52-year-old woman on a complaint by the parents of a minor boy, the Karnataka High Court on Wednesday orally said that considering the case was against a woman it would have to lay down whether the law is gender neutral or not. Senior Advocate Hashmath Pasha appearing for …

The Unintended Victims: How POCSO Affects Adolescents' Autonomy And Access To Health
4 months, 1 week ago

The Unintended Victims: How POCSO Affects Adolescents' Autonomy And Access To Health

Live Law  

In the last six months almost every High Court has faced the question of criminalization of romantic relationships under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012. Giving the judges of these special courts controlled discretionary powers under the POCSO Act itself would not only make the legal process short but also ensure that the trial remains child-friendly and …

POCSO Act | Child Victim Of Traumatic Sexual Assault Must Not Be Repeatedly Called To Testify In Court : Supreme Court
6 months, 3 weeks ago

POCSO Act | Child Victim Of Traumatic Sexual Assault Must Not Be Repeatedly Called To Testify In Court : Supreme Court

Live Law  

Recently, the Supreme Court dismissed the plea of an accused in a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act of 2012 seeking recall of the victim under Section 311 of CrPC who was already cross-examined by the defence.The Court said that once the defence was granted ample opportunities to cross-examine the victim than the victim could not …

[S. 33(2) POCSO Act] Mode Of Examination Through Intermediary Remains Unchanged Even If Victim Attains Majority During Trial: Kerala HC
7 months, 3 weeks ago

[S. 33(2) POCSO Act] Mode Of Examination Through Intermediary Remains Unchanged Even If Victim Attains Majority During Trial: Kerala HC

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has held that the mode of examining a victim through the Special Court in a POCSO case as per Section 33 of the POCSO Act remains unchanged even if the victim attains the age of majority during the trial. Section 33 of the POCSO Act mandates that the Special Public Prosecutor or the defence counsel shall …

POCSO Act Often Misused To Settle Personal Scores, Even In Matrimonial Disputes False Accusations Made To Deny Custody To Father: Kerala HC
8 months, 1 week ago

POCSO Act Often Misused To Settle Personal Scores, Even In Matrimonial Disputes False Accusations Made To Deny Custody To Father: Kerala HC

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has cautioned the Police officers as well as Courts to be vigilant against people with ill motivations who misuse the provisions of Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences Act to settle personal scores. Even in matrimonial disputes, it said, minor children are used for alleging POCSO offences so the father of the child would not get …

POCSO Case Initiated Because Engagement Was Called Off: Kerala High Court Quashes Case Upon Noting Subsequent Reconciliation & Marriage Of Parties
1 year, 2 months ago

POCSO Case Initiated Because Engagement Was Called Off: Kerala High Court Quashes Case Upon Noting Subsequent Reconciliation & Marriage Of Parties

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court recently quashed proceedings under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act and the Indian Penal Code against a man alleged to have sexually abused the victim. Justice Gopinath P. noted that the allegations against the petitioner accused had been launched following his withdrawal from marriage with the victim, after the engagement ceremony. Justice Gopinath P. …

Fast track courts disposing of just 28 POCSO cases per year on average: research paper
1 year, 3 months ago

Fast track courts disposing of just 28 POCSO cases per year on average: research paper

The Hindu  

With over 2.43 lakh POCSO cases pending trial in Fast Track Special Courts as of January 31, 2023, a new research paper by the India Child Protection Fund has estimated that each of the over 1,000 such courts in the country are currently clearing just 28 cases on average every year, as opposed to the initially envisioned 165 cases per …

Cabinet approves continuation of fast track courts for trying sexual offences for 3 years
1 year, 3 months ago

Cabinet approves continuation of fast track courts for trying sexual offences for 3 years

The Hindu  

The Union Cabinet on November 29 approved the continuation of fast-track courts, dedicated to dispensation of justice in cases of sexual offences, for a period of three years. The Fast Track Special Court, a centrally Total cost for three years The total cost of running the scheme for the three-year period would be ₹1,952.23 crore out of which ₹1,207.24 crore …

Guest Column: The scourge of child abuse, lessons not learnt
1 year, 3 months ago

Guest Column: The scourge of child abuse, lessons not learnt

Hindustan Times  

In 2012, a child abuse horror at Apna Ghar, a non-governmental organisation -run shelter home in Rohtak, was unearthed — a horror story of 103 children with disabilities being abused. The Commission for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005, enjoins constitution of National Commission and State Commissions for Protection of Child Rights, and Children’s Courts for providing speedy trial of …

POCSO Act is a gender-neutral legislation: Delhi High Court
1 year, 7 months ago

POCSO Act is a gender-neutral legislation: Delhi High Court

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court has said that the POCSO Act is a gender-neutral legislation while rejecting an assertion that the law is being "misused" as it is a "gender based" enactment. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma took exception to the submission made by an accused under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act seeking to cross-examine the victim again before …

POCSO Act Is Gender Neutral, Misleading To Argue ‘It Is Gender-Based Legislation And Is Being Misused’: Delhi High Court
1 year, 7 months ago

POCSO Act Is Gender Neutral, Misleading To Argue ‘It Is Gender-Based Legislation And Is Being Misused’: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has observed that the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, is a gender-neutral legislation and that it is insensitive to argue that the law is being misused.While dealing with a POCSO case where the accused submitted that the enactment is a gender-based law and therefore is being misused, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma said:“To say …

Meghalaya HC quashes POCSO charges against man, expresses concern on its misuse
1 year, 8 months ago

Meghalaya HC quashes POCSO charges against man, expresses concern on its misuse

Hindustan Times  

The Meghalaya high court on Wednesday quashed charges of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act against a man stating that “consensual sexual intercourse with a 16-year-old girl didn’t come under the purview of the legislation”. Meghalaya high court The court of justice Wanlura Diengdoh released John Franklin Shylla forthwith, citing that sometimes “a large array of cases filed …

Puducherry gets fast-track court to deal with POCSO cases
1 year, 9 months ago

Puducherry gets fast-track court to deal with POCSO cases

The Hindu  

The Union Territory has established its first Fast Track Special Court at the Integrated Court Complex in Puducherry to facilitate expeditious trials and disposals of cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. Utilising funds sanctioned by the Union Ministry of Law and Justice and the territorial administration, the fast-track court was established on Monday. Acting Chief Justice …

Delhi HC Seeks Centre's Stand on Plea Against Mandatory Reporting of POCSO Offences
2 years, 1 month ago

Delhi HC Seeks Centre's Stand on Plea Against Mandatory Reporting of POCSO Offences

News 18  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought the Centre’s stand on a plea against the provisions of POCSO Act pertaining to mandatory reporting of sexual offences against minors to police. A bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad issued notice on the petition by lawyer Harsh Vibhore Singhal who sought ”judicial invalidation” of sections 19, 21 …

POCSO Cases: Special public prosecutors in T.N. get competency enhancement training
2 years, 2 months ago

POCSO Cases: Special public prosecutors in T.N. get competency enhancement training

The Hindu  

Despite the many hurdles faced, by and large public prosecutors in Tamil Nadu have shown a lot of sensitivity when it comes to cases under the POCSO Act, 2012, as everyone has the protection of children in mind, said Justice P. N. Prakash, Judge, Madras High Court and Chair, POCSO and Juvenile Justice Committee. Justice Prakash was speaking at the …

POCSO| Judges Must Remember That Children May Use Different Vocabulary For Sex Abuse : CJI DY Chandrachud
2 years, 3 months ago

POCSO| Judges Must Remember That Children May Use Different Vocabulary For Sex Abuse : CJI DY Chandrachud

Live Law  

The Chief Justice of India Dr. D. Y. Chandrachud today gave a keynote speech at the inaugural ceremony of the two-days National Annual Stakeholders Consultation on Child Protection organised by the Supreme Court Committee on Juvenile Justice which is headed by Justice S. Ravindra Bhat.The Chief Justice of India started his address by quoting Nelson Mandela that, "There can be …

16-18 Year Olds In Romantic Relationships Know What They're Doing, Why Should We Prosecute Them: Justice Madan Lokur On POCSO Cases
2 years, 3 months ago

16-18 Year Olds In Romantic Relationships Know What They're Doing, Why Should We Prosecute Them: Justice Madan Lokur On POCSO Cases

Live Law  

Justice Madan B. Lokur, former judge of the Supreme Court, on Saturday said that there is a need for evolving a separate procedure for children while dealing with POCSO cases and also for the judiciary to engage in the process of case management to expedite decisions in such matters.Justice Lokur was speaking at an event organized by Delhi Commission for …

Chief Justice of Telangana HC calls for war against child abuse
2 years, 4 months ago

Chief Justice of Telangana HC calls for war against child abuse

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court Justice Ujjal Bhuyan has called for a war against child abuse, as they had risen to alarming levels. It was aimed at sensitising stakeholders from Telangana State Judicial Academy, Justice Juvenile Committee and Telangana High Court on appropriate implementation of the Act. Chief Justice Bhuyan mentioned the book, ‘Every Child Matters’ by …

[POCSO Act] Child Sexual Abuse Increasing Alarmingly, Courts Must Imbibe Legislative Wisdom: Delhi High Court
2 years, 5 months ago

[POCSO Act] Child Sexual Abuse Increasing Alarmingly, Courts Must Imbibe Legislative Wisdom: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

Observing that offences against minors, especially sexual assault, are increasing alarmingly, the Delhi High Court on Tuesday stressed that it is necessary for the courts to "imbibe the legislative wisdom" behind enactment of the Protection of Children Against Sexual Offences Act. Observing that rape is a heinous crime which is abhorrent not only as against the victim but also against …

PIL seeks speedy trial of POCSO cases, Bombay HC asks petitioner to approach ad-hoc committee
2 years, 5 months ago

PIL seeks speedy trial of POCSO cases, Bombay HC asks petitioner to approach ad-hoc committee

India Today  

A plea was filed in Bombay High Court seeking directions to special courts under Protection of Children under Sexual Offences Act in Mumbai to record statements of minor victims within two months. Apart from expeditious disposal of POCSO cases, the petitioner also sought direction to record evidence of all victims in all POCSO matters within 30 days of court taking …

'Directions May Be Passed On Administrative Side': Bombay High Court On PIL For Timely Recording Of POCSO Victim's Testimony
2 years, 5 months ago

'Directions May Be Passed On Administrative Side': Bombay High Court On PIL For Timely Recording Of POCSO Victim's Testimony

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court on Monday directed a public interest litigant, who was seeking proper enforcement of POCSO Act, to approach the High Court Committee on POCSO matters, with his suggestions.The petition particularly sought directions to the Special Courts to ensure that the testimony of the minor victim is recorded within one month, as per Section 35 of the POCSO …

POCSO Act : Supreme Court Asks State Legal Services Authorities To Use DLSA Model On Inclusion Of Para-Legal Volunteers In Police Stations
2 years, 6 months ago

POCSO Act : Supreme Court Asks State Legal Services Authorities To Use DLSA Model On Inclusion Of Para-Legal Volunteers In Police Stations

Live Law  

The Supreme Court of India on Thursday directed to circulate the Delhi State Legal Services Authority's scheme regarding the empanelment of Para Legal Volunteers in police stations in cases pertaining to offences against children, to all State Legal Services Authorities so that the same may be used as a model. The petition sought directions to be issued to the State …

POCSO Act : Supreme Court Asks State Legal Services Authorities To Use DLSA Model On Inclusion Of Para-Legal Volunteers In Police Stations
2 years, 6 months ago

POCSO Act : Supreme Court Asks State Legal Services Authorities To Use DLSA Model On Inclusion Of Para-Legal Volunteers In Police Stations

Live Law  

The Supreme Court of India on Thursday directed to circulate the Delhi State Legal Services Authority's scheme regarding the empanelment of Para Legal Volunteers in police stations in cases pertaining to offences against children, to all State Legal Services Authorities so that the same may be used as a model. The petition sought directions to be issued to the State …

POCSO victim should not be traumatised again by having to relive incident in court: Delhi High Court
2 years, 7 months ago

POCSO victim should not be traumatised again by having to relive incident in court: Delhi High Court

Firstpost  

Justice Jasmeet Singh noted that arguments in court proceedings include assertions doubting the victim’s integrity and character while she is forced to be present in the same space as the person who has allegedly violated her New Delhi: A minor victim of sexual offence suffers grave psychological impact by being present during court proceedings and it is in her interest …

Demand for more POCSO special courts in T.N. to clear pendency
2 years, 8 months ago

Demand for more POCSO special courts in T.N. to clear pendency

The Hindu  

As the pendency of cases filed under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act continues to bother activists, nearly one year after the government announced that special courts would be set up in four districts to handle these cases exclusively, they have not come up yet. Pursuant to a Supreme Court order, on a suo motu writ petition from …

POCSO: a case study
2 years, 11 months ago

POCSO: a case study

The Hindu  

Geetha* says she remembers feeling helpless and daunted when she decided to file a complaint after she found out that her husband had sexually abused their daughter. The number of cases registered under the POCSO Act in Tamil Nadu has seen a steady increase 2012 43 2013 660 2014 1088 2015 1574 2016 1654 2017 1667 2018 2126 2019 2465 …

Victim Protection Scheme In The State Only Exists On Paper: Kerala High Court Voices Concern Amid Rising POCSO Cases
3 years, 5 months ago

Victim Protection Scheme In The State Only Exists On Paper: Kerala High Court Voices Concern Amid Rising POCSO Cases

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday was alarmed by the increasing number of cases registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act in the State and the absence of a procedure to protect children from these offences or threats from the perpetrators.Justice Devan Ramachandran while hearing a plea raised by a victim and her mother seeking police protection …

No lowering of age limit to 16 from 18 for serious POCSO cases: What it means, challenges of preventing child sexual abuse
3 years, 7 months ago

No lowering of age limit to 16 from 18 for serious POCSO cases: What it means, challenges of preventing child sexual abuse

Firstpost  

POCSO Act was amended in order to make it more effective in dealing with cases of child sex abuse in the country and notified on 6 August, 2019 and made effective from 16 August, 2019 A parliamentary panel decided not to push for lowering the age limit to 16 years from 18 years for juveniles involved in serious POCSO cases …

POCSO- "Right Of Minor Victims To Participate In The Judicial Process"- Bombay High Court Issues Guidelines
3 years, 11 months ago

POCSO- "Right Of Minor Victims To Participate In The Judicial Process"- Bombay High Court Issues Guidelines

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court on Thursday issued guidelines for the effective implementation of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act and To ensure the right of a child victim to participate in the in the Judicial process is protected. A Bench of Chief Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice GS Kulkarni, among other instructions, directed the Special Juvenile Police Unit …

How Special Are The Special Courts Under POCSO Act: Need To Exercise Suo-Moto Jurisdiction In Granting Interim Compensation?
3 years, 11 months ago

How Special Are The Special Courts Under POCSO Act: Need To Exercise Suo-Moto Jurisdiction In Granting Interim Compensation?

Live Law  

Hovering over a pertinent question as to when shall we be able to joyfully celebrate the Children's Day in our country, when the tribulations of sensitive souls are haunting our minds with unfortunate innumerable instances of abuse and assault being committed incessantly against the children with no abatement in sight. One may not have any real choice but to move …

Supreme Court stays Bombay HC order on ‘skin-to-skin’ contact for sexual assault under POCSO Act
4 years, 1 month ago

Supreme Court stays Bombay HC order on ‘skin-to-skin’ contact for sexual assault under POCSO Act

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court has stayed a controversial Bombay High Court verdict, which acquitted a man found guilty of assault under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act on the grounds that he groped his victim over her clothes and there was no ‘skin-to-skin’ contact between them. Venugopal made a special mention in court, saying the High Court decision would set …

POCSO-Victims Entitled To Receive Information About Court Proceedings Including Status Of Bail Of Accused: J&K HC
4 years, 2 months ago

POCSO-Victims Entitled To Receive Information About Court Proceedings Including Status Of Bail Of Accused: J&K HC

Live Law  

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has held that victims are entitled to receive most appropriate information of the proceedings which would include the status of the accused including his/her bail, temporary release, parole or pardon, escape, absconding from justice or death. As per Guideline 2.2 contained therein, Children have the right to information about the case in which they …

POCSO Act : Kerala High Court Upholds Constitutionality Of Reverse Burden Of Proof Under Sections 29 & 30
4 years, 4 months ago

POCSO Act : Kerala High Court Upholds Constitutionality Of Reverse Burden Of Proof Under Sections 29 & 30

Live Law  

In a notable judgment, the Kerala High Court has upheld the constitutional validity of Sections 29 and 30 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act which creates a reverse burden of proof on the accused.A single bench of Justice Sunil Thomas rejected the arguments that these provisions violated fundamental rights under Articles 14, 20 and 21 of the …

Kerala HC Issues General Directions For Investigation And Trial In POCSO Cases [Read Order]
4 years, 6 months ago

Kerala HC Issues General Directions For Investigation And Trial In POCSO Cases [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has issued general directions to be followed by the Investigating authorities and Trial Courts while dealing with POCSO crimes and cases. The State Government shall thereafter establish in a time bound manner as many One-Stop Support Centres needed in the State, so that victims of cases arising under the POCSO Act need not go anywhere else …

Although POCSO Introduced To Protect Girl Child, Legal Awareness Needed To Simultaneously Protect Young Boys From Label Of 'Offender': Gujarat HC [Read Order]
4 years, 8 months ago

Although POCSO Introduced To Protect Girl Child, Legal Awareness Needed To Simultaneously Protect Young Boys From Label Of 'Offender': Gujarat HC [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Gujarat High Court on Monday expressed concern that "young boys who themselves are not major, many a times without realizing the consequences of their act, or "many a times actuated by frenzy of youth", "eventually label themselves as offenders in the matters of POCSO". Noticing that "the respondent no.5 is himself a minor and is yet to be found", …

Supreme Court tells Centre to set up special courts in districts
5 years, 7 months ago

Supreme Court tells Centre to set up special courts in districts

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: With about 1.5 lakh cases of sexual abuse against children pending, the Supreme Court on Thursday ordered the setting up of a designated special court in each district to exclusively hold trials of child rape cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. Directing the setting up of the Special designated POCSO court in every district …

SC Directs Setting Up Of Exclusive Court To Deal With POCSO Cases In Each District Within 60 Days [Read Order]
5 years, 7 months ago

SC Directs Setting Up Of Exclusive Court To Deal With POCSO Cases In Each District Within 60 Days [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Thursday issued directions for setting up of a centrally-funded exclusive court in all districts where 100 or more cases have been set up under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, comprising Justices Deepak Gupta and Aniruddha Bose, directed the Centre to set up these courts within 60 days.It …

Supreme Court directs setting up of centrally-funded exclusive court in each district to deal with POCSO cases
5 years, 7 months ago

Supreme Court directs setting up of centrally-funded exclusive court in each district to deal with POCSO cases

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Thursday issued directions for setting up of a centrally-funded exclusive court in all districts where 100 or more cases have been set up under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. It said the exclusive courts for child victims have to be set up in every district having over 100 cases under the POCSO Act. …

Hyderabad: Strict laws, quick trial must to save kids from tormentors
5 years, 7 months ago

Hyderabad: Strict laws, quick trial must to save kids from tormentors

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: According to legal experts and prosecutors, apart from making stringent laws to punish those who commit crimes against children, speedy disposal of cases registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act is essential. According to prosecutors, the First Metropolitan Sessions Courts or First Additional District Sessions Courts in the District courts have been designated as special courts …

Unnao Rape Case: HC Stays POCSO Trial; State To Designate Special CBI Court, Lucknow For All Interlinked Cases [Read Order]
6 years, 9 months ago

Unnao Rape Case: HC Stays POCSO Trial; State To Designate Special CBI Court, Lucknow For All Interlinked Cases [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court, on Monday, sought the CBI's response on an affidavit filed by Unnao rape victim's mother, who has alleged that the agency was not conducting a fair investigation into her husband’s murder.The Bench comprising Chief Justice D.B. Bhosale and Justice Suneet Kumar also stayed the hearing under the POCSO Act in the case pending before an Unnao …

Maharashtra authorities lack awareness on child-friendly provisions in POCSO Act, finds study by two non-profits
6 years, 10 months ago

Maharashtra authorities lack awareness on child-friendly provisions in POCSO Act, finds study by two non-profits

Firstpost  

A report by two non-profits suggests that there is a lack of awareness among authorities which implement the POCSO Act, which deals with child sexual abuse. Data was collected over 2016 and 2017 and involved collating responses from 147 respondents across seven categories: the police, hospitals, child protection units, juvenile justice boards, public prosecutors, non-profits and child welfare committees. “On …

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