Madras HC issues directions to fast-track rape, Pocso cases
The Madras High Court directed the fast-tracking of rape and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) cases after the State police reported that over 75% of pending rape trials in Tamil Nadu exceeded the mandatory two-month timeline set by the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). This move aims to address the backlog and ensure timely justice for victims. The court's directives are expected to enhance the efficiency of the judicial process in these sensitive cases.