Delhi POCSO Courts Achieve Record Clearance Rate, Tackling Backlog

1. With reference to the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, consider the following statements: 1. The Act defines a child as any person below the age of eighteen years. 2. It mandates the establishment of Special Courts for the speedy trial of offences under the Act. 3. The Act provides for a mandatory minimum sentence for all offences of sexual assault against children. 4. Reporting of offences under the Act is compulsory for all persons having knowledge of such offences, including medical practitioners and teachers. Which of the statements given above are correct?

2. The recent achievement of high case clearance rates by POCSO courts in certain states is a positive development for judicial efficiency. In this context, which of the following factors is/are most likely to contribute to the persistent backlog of cases in the Indian criminal justice system, particularly those involving vulnerable victims? 1. Inadequate number of judges and judicial infrastructure. 2. Delays in forensic examination and investigation processes. 3. Frequent adjournments and lack of witness protection mechanisms. 4. Limited awareness among victims about legal recourse and support services. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

3. Consider the following statements regarding child protection mechanisms in India: 1. The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) is a statutory body established under the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005. 2. The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, applies to all children in need of care and protection, regardless of their involvement in conflict with law. 3. India is a signatory to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), which mandates the 'best interest of the child' as a primary consideration in all actions concerning children. How many of the statements given above are correct?