ALAKH ALOK SRIVASTAVA versus UNION OF INDIA & ORS.
Directions were issued to ensure effective implementation of the POCSO Act, including speedy trial, creation of Special Courts, monitoring by High Courts, fast-tracking of cases, child-friendly court atmosphere, and proper investigation by police through a Special Task Force, to fulfill legislative intent and protect the interests of child victims.
- Parties
- Petitioner: Alakh Alok Srivastava; Respondent: Union of India & Ors.
- Jurisdiction
- India
- Judgment Date
- 01 May 2018
- Procedural Posture
- Writ Petition (civil) / Disposition
- Outcome
- Writ Petition disposed of with directions.
- Legal Topics
- POCSO Act Implementation, Speedy Trial, Child Friendly Courts, Pending Cases
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Parties
Alakh Alok Srivastava
Petitioner
Union of India & Ors.
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Writ Petition (civil) / Disposition
Legal Issues
- 1 Proper implementation of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO)
- 2 Speedy and child-friendly trial in POCSO cases
Ratio Decidendi
Directions were issued to ensure effective implementation of the POCSO Act, including speedy trial, creation of Special Courts, monitoring by High Courts, fast-tracking of cases, child-friendly court atmosphere, and proper investigation by police through a Special Task Force, to fulfill legislative intent and protect the interests of child victims.
Court Disposition
Writ Petition disposed of with directions.
Orders
- High Courts to ensure POCSO cases are tried and disposed of by Special Courts; presiding officers to be sensitized.
- Special Courts to be established and assigned responsibility for POCSO cases.
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