POCSO Case - Related Court

From:  [mail from: gadankigangaiah@gmail.com]
Sent Saturday, March 19, 2016 11:39 AM
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Sir,

Which is the trial court for conducting trial of offences with POCSO Act-2012?

Thanking you,

G.Gangaiah,

Member

CWC-Chittore.

Answer.  

Section 86 of Juvenile Justice Act-2015:

Classification of offences and designated court depend upon term of punishment.

Sub Section: 1.

Where an offence under this Act is punishable with imprisonment for a term of more than seven years, then, such offence shall be cognizable, non-bailable and triable by a Children’s Court. (Addl Dist. Judge / 1^st MSJ in city) vide G.O Rt.No. 630 Law (LA&J-Home-Courts-C) Dept, dt.23.3.2013). Children’s Court (Sec.2(l) means a Court established under the POCSO Act.

Sub Section: 2.

Where an offence under this Act is punishable with imprisonment for a term of three years and above, but not more than seven years, then, such offence shall be cognizable, non-bailable and triable by a Magistrate of First Class.

Sub Section: 3.

Where an offence, under this Act, is punishable with imprisonment for less than three years or with fine only, then, such offence shall be non-cognizable, bailable and triable by any Magistrate.