The Hindu·4 min read·medium
POCSO pendency and torturous process further victimise children subject to sexual abuse
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Ramya Kannan✦AI Summary
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.
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.
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