It has taken the apex court to bring a subject, which is still socially taboo despite its severity, out in the open. It was time for an overhaul and the apex court has rightly moved in that direction. The court seems inclined to favourably consider the suggestion that the country must have dedicated courts and judges to hear POCSO cases. The case for special courts assumes significance. A survey conducted by the apex court showed that only 4% of 11,900 cases registered this year were disposed of.

Source: dna July 17, 2019 01:30 UTC