Kerala High Court Orders Exclusive POCSO Prosecutor Appointments Within Six Weeks

The Kerala High Court directed the State to appoint Special Public Prosecutors exclusively for cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act within six weeks.

Background and dispute

The proceedings concerned the staffing of special courts and the need for dedicated prosecution arrangements in child sexual-offence trials.

Legal issue and court’s approach

The Court treated specialised prosecution capacity as part of effective implementation of the statutory framework. The direction concerns institutional staffing and does not determine guilt or innocence in any individual POCSO case.

Order and practical consequence

The State must make the specified appointments within the court-ordered period.