Delay in trial of POCSO cases will not entitle accused to bail: HC
The Hindu
Court directs rehabilitation, reintegration of victims of sexual offences at govt.’s cost
The accused booked under provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, cannot get benefit of release on bail if trial courts are unable to record evidence of the victim-child within 30 days or complete the trial within one year from the date of taking cognisance of offences, the High Court of Karnataka has held. “The object and purpose of Section 35 of the POCSO Act is to ensure that the victim-child is secured from the trauma of trial of the case at the earliest so that she or he could be rehabilitated and reintegrated into society at the earliest. The said provision is not to be interpreted in favour of the accused so as to mandate release of the accused,” the court said while interpreting the law.More Related News
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