The Supreme Court asked the Centre to set up Special Courts in 60 days for POCSO cases.
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The Supreme Court directed the Centre to set up of Centrally-funded Special Court within 60 days in districts with over 100 cases registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
The Supreme Court asked the Centre to appoint sensitised prosecutors to deal with sexual assault cases against children under POCSO.
The bench also directed the chief secretaries of states and union territories to ensure timely submission of forensic reports in such cases.
The matter has been put up for further hearing on September 26th.
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