“POCSO Trials: The Ways Are Not Wanting”, 28 September 2019
Scope and Contents
The Upendra Baxi Collection is a digital collection that currently comprises a single series, Bibliography. This series is organised into several subseries, including Published Academic Articles, Published Book Chapters, Published Books, Published Book Reviews, Published Lectures and Presentations from Conferences and Seminars, Newspaper Articles, Letters and Correspondence (Mathura Rape Case), Other Media, and Media Articles by Others on the Mathura Rape Case.
Dates
- Publication: 28 September 2019
Creator
- Upendra Baxi (Author, Person)
- Sharunya (Archives Intern, Person)
- Meghashree Dev (Processing Archivist, Person)
Full Extent
From the Collection: 250 Megabytes
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Baxi addresses the challenges in implementing the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. He critiques the low conviction rates and the "re-traumatization" of child victims during long trials. The article argues that "child-friendly" courts are not just about toys and colors, but about a "specialized jurisprudence" that prioritizes the "best interests of the child." Baxi calls for "fast-track justice" and better training for judges and police. The synopsis highlights his plea to move away from "adversarial" trial methods when dealing with children, ensuring the law heals rather than harms. In India Legal.
Topical
Repository Details
Part of the NLS Law and Society Archives Repository