In Brief

This Supreme Court order addresses multiple extensions and procedural matters in Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) cases. The Court granted a two-week extension to the CBI to complete investigation in one case and approved the District & Sessions Judge's request for extensions in pending POCSO trials. The Court clarified that trial courts have discretion to defer witness cross-examination if confrontation with statements from related investigations is necessary. Additionally, the Solicitor General was given three weeks to report on establishing exclusive POCSO Courts in districts with over 100 pending cases.

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