Process to Establish Fast Track POCSO Court Must Be Expedited Within Two Months: Punjab and Haryana High Court
In a significant step towards ensuring speedy justice in cases of child sexual abuse, the Punjab and Haryana High Court heard Civil Writ Petition No. 27489 of 2023, filed by Anshul and others. The petition demanded the establishment of additional courts for handling offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act). The petition also sought compliance with the directions issued by the Supreme Court of…