The Praja Foundation published its report on POSCO matters on November 25, 2021.
A total of 16,667 cases of crimes against children (CAC) were before courts last year of which 99% are pending trial, as per data till December 2020. ... However, more than 77% of POCSO cases at Delhi courts take 1-3 years to complete trial while over 16% of cases take up to 5 years for a judgment, data shows.
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| (99% POCSO cases in courts pending trial in 2020: Praja Foundation Report) |
Key Findings of the Report
Despite a reduction in crimes against children, 99 percent of cases under the Protection of Children Against Sexual Offenses (POCSO) are pending by December 2020, the report said.
In 2020, 94% of the total 1,197 cases were girls. Of these, 721 were rape cases and 376 were sexual assault cases.
Of the total rape cases, 42% were against children under 18 in 2020, compared to 47% in 2018 and 45% in 2019.
The highest number of rape victims (620 out of 721 in 2020) was in the age group of 12 to 18 years.
In 95% of the total rape cases, the perpetrators identified the victims.
93% of the 67 cases against boys under the POCSO Act were unnatural offenses.
IPC cases
According to the report, chargesheets were filed in only 28% of the total IPC cases investigated in 2020. It found that 58% of crimes against women and 56% of crimes against children were not investigated. He further notes that there was a 20% shortage of police sub-inspectors, resulting in fewer investigations. As of December 2020, 99 percent of crimes against children were pending.
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What are Posco cases?
The POCSO Act, 2012 is a comprehensive law to provide for the protection of children from the offences of sexual assault, sexual harassment and pornography while safeguarding the interests of the child at every stage of the judicial process by incorporating child-friendly mechanisms for reporting, recording of evidence.
How long is Pocso jail?
Special POCSO judge
Sanjashree J Gharat convicted the accused for rape under section 376 of
the Indian Penal Code and penetrative sexual assault under section 4 of
the POCSO Act and sentenced him to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment.
Is Posco case bailable or not?
There is no provision for bail in the POCSO Act 2019. It proves that offenses under the Act are non-bailable.
Who comes under Pocso act?
The POCSO Act is only applicable to child survivors and adult offenders. In case two children have sexual relations with each other, or in case a child perpetrates a sexual offence on an adult, the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000, will apply.
What is Pocso?
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012,
(POCSO Act) and its corresponding rules were enacted with the objective
of protecting children from a slew of sexual offences and introducing
child-friendly judicial mechanisms for dealing with such offences.
What is meant by Posco?
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act was enacted in 2012, and is a special law to protect children.
What is Pocso 10?
Analysis and Decision. Bench stated that the act of accused of touching the breast of the victim with sexual intent amounts to an aggravated form of sexual assault, which is punishable under Section 10 of the POCSO Act.
Why is Pocso important?
Protection of children against sexual offences Act, 2012 (POCSO)4 is a special law to protect children from offences against sexual assault, sexual harassment and pornography. The Act defines a child below 18 years of age. It defines different forms of sexual abuse including: Penetrative assault.
How do I file Pocso case?
Simple 3 Steps:
1. The applicant needs to access the official portal of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR).
2. Click on “POSCO e-Box” button which is on the homepage of the portal to register your complaint.
3. Then, the applicant will be navigated to a page with the picture
options.
Can we get bail in Pocso act?
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.
Is section 12 Pocso Act bailable?
Section 12 POCSO Act: Bail Not Granted As Offence Is Cognizable And Non Bailable. ... Thus offences punishable under POCSO Act including Section 12 are cognizable and non-bailable offences.” This is one of the top legal judgments in India.
