POCSO pendency in Tamil Nadu and torturous process further victimise children subjected to sexual abuse
An analysis by The Hindu reports that Tamil Nadu's courts are handling 18,733 pending cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act across its 38 districts. Inadequate and inconsistent support services for child victims exacerbate the already lengthy legal process, potentially causing additional trauma for those seeking judicial redress and may deter other survivors from coming forward.