IndiaThe Karnataka High Court criticized the 'culture of repeated adjournments' in criminal trials, highlighting a 2014 case involving the alleged sexual assault of a six-year-old girl in Bengaluru that remained unresolved for 12 years. Justice M Nagaprasanna called the delay 'shocking,' noting that Section 35(2) of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act mandates trials to be completed within one year of the court taking cognizance. The court emphasized that forcing the victim to relive the trauma through endless adjournments undermines the justice system. It ordered a special court to conclude the trial within eight weeks. The case involves charges under both the Indian Penal Code and the POCSO Act.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced critique of the judicial system's handling of child sexual abuse cases without overtly favoring any political ideology. While the issue of delayed justice is politically sensitive, the reporting focuses on legal procedures and judicial observations rather than taking党
