The Supreme Court of India has ordered the central government to swiftly set up exclusive POCSO courts across the country. The move comes amid rising child sexual abuse cases and trial delays. The court stressed that justice for child victims is being denied due to a lack of judicial infrastructure.

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• SC issues urgent directive to set up exclusive POCSO courts nationwide
• Triggered by suo motu case on rising child rape and trial delays
• Courts mandatory in districts with 100+ FIRs or 300+ pending cases
• Two special courts needed in districts with over 300 pending cases
• Emphasis on completing trials within one year as per POCSO Act
• Urged timely charge sheet filing, better investigation, sensitization
• 2019 SC order reaffirmed; clarified to mean exclusive POCSO courts
• Bihar, TN, Maharashtra, UP, Odisha, WB flagged for court shortages
• Several states complied earlier using central government funding
• Aims to reduce trauma for child victims, uphold international child rights