POCSO At Ten
The Times of India|November 14, 2022
The law gave sexual offences against children the focus it deserved. But consider lowering age of consent from 18
POCSO At Ten

Today marks ten years of the reform that took sexual offences against children out of the IPC – and the coming into effect of the special law, Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. From gender-neutral offences to child-friendly special courts following gentler procedures in recording statements and conducting trials, it was a much-needed reform. Cases under POCSO have risen steadily, suggesting greater reporting of offences, but this needs constant upgrading of judicial infrastructure.

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