With reference to Special Courts under the POCSO Act, 2012, consider the following statements: 1. The Act mandates the establishment of Special Courts for the purpose of ensuring speedy trials in cases of sexual offences against children. 2. These courts are designated as Courts of Session and are notified by the State Governments in consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court. 3. The Act mandates that the trial must be completed within six months of the court taking cognizance of the offence. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 1 and 3 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The POCSO Act provides for Special Courts to ensure speedy trials.
Statement 2 is correct: These are Courts of Session notified by State Governments in consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court.
Statement 3 is incorrect: The Act states the trial should be completed within 1 year, not six months.

Source– TH