In Re : Alarming Rise In The Number Of Reported Child Rape Incidents 2025 INSC 695 - POCSO Act- Timelines
POCSO Act - Since the timelines have been stipulated under the POCSO Act for all stages right from the stage of Investigation up to the stage of Trial, the same must be adhered to as far as possible- Union of India and the State Governments shall take appropriate steps to sensitize the officials associated with the investigation of POCSO cases, and also to create dedicated Courts to try POCSO Cases on top priority basis, and to see to it that the chargesheets are filed within the mandatory period stipulated in the Act, and the Trials are completed within the time frame as contemplated in the Act. (Para 6)
Supreme Court observes that POCSO Act timelines must be adhered to as far as possible.
— CiteCase 🇮🇳 (@CiteCase) May 15, 2025
Also directs Union/State Govt. to create dedicated Courts to try POCSO Cases on top priority basis. https://t.co/50Z9eGD5X4 pic.twitter.com/WE7w2qJOtJ