In Brief
A writ petition sought relief for an eight-month-old child victim of a sexual offence under the POCSO Act and raised systemic concerns about delays in POCSO trials nationwide. The Supreme Court directed the Centre and High Courts to establish and sensitize Special Courts for faster trials, ensure child-friendly procedures, complete trials within statutory timeframes, and establish monitoring committees. The Court relied on Articles 15 and 39(f) of the Constitution and emphasized the legislative intent of the POCSO Act to prioritize child protection and dignity at every stage of judicial proceedings while ordering speedy disposition of pending cases.
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