POCSO pendency and torturous process further victimise children subject to sexual abuse
Tamil Nadu is facing a significant backlog of over 18,000 POCSO cases, with many districts lacking the mandated number of special courts. Advocates argue that the slow judicial process and lack of social support services further traumatize child victims.
Why it matters
It exposes systemic failures in the judicial system's ability to protect vulnerable children and enforce legal mandates for timely justice.
A staggering 18,733 POCSO cases are pending in various courts across the 38 districts in Tamil Nadu, as of June 2026. But the pendency is merely the proverbial tip of the iceberg; the whole problem also includes patchy support services for children who opt to go through the procedural justice system.
The article focuses on systemic failures and social justice advocacy, highlighting the inadequacy of government implementation.
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