POCSO pendency in Tamil Nadu and torturous process further victimise children subjected to sexual abuse

Published 7 Oct 2026, 15:02 IST · Updated 7 Oct 2026, 4:05 PM IST

A staggering 18,733 POCSO cases are pending in various courts across the 38 districts in Tamil Nadu. The situation is exacerbated by patchy support services for children who opt to go through the procedural justice system

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