Misuse of POCSO Act Undermines Its Objective; Trial Courts Must Act Against Individuals Filing False Complaints: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has raised serious concern over the growing misuse of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Justice B. Pugalendhi observed that many adults lodge false complaints under the Act to settle personal or political scores, which ultimately weakens the true purpose for which the legislation was enacted. The Court highlighted the alarming trend and stressed the need for corrective action to protect genuine victims.…
