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Author: Harshitapariyani@10
Should Delayed POCSO Complaints Have a Time Limit? Introduction Child sexual abuse remains a deeply troubling and sensitive issue in India. To combat this, the Indian Parliament introduced the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO), aiming to safeguard minors and ensure that the legal process is accessible and child-friendly. While the law provides comprehensive procedures for handling such cases, an ongoing legal and ethical debate persists: Should there be a statutory time limit for filing complaints under POCSO? This article explores whether delayed reports of child sexual abuse should be legally restricted or whether survivors should be…
