In Brief
A writ petition sought court intervention for the treatment of an infant victim of sexual abuse under the POCSO Act and for speedier disposal of such cases nationwide. The Supreme Court examined the statutory framework of the POCSO Act and found that although it mandates speedy trial and child-friendly procedures, implementation was deficient with thousands of cases pending. The Court held that High Courts must actively monitor POCSO cases, ensure Special Courts complete trials within one year, sensitize judges to child protection, and create genuinely child-friendly court environments. The petition was allowed with comprehensive directions for nationwide implementation.
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