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flag Delhi High Court rules against repeatedly summoning child victims in POCSO cases to prevent psychological harm and ensure timely trials.

flag The Delhi High Court ruled on March 14, 2026, that repeatedly summoning child victims in POCSO cases causes severe psychological harm and violates their rights. flag Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma emphasized that courts must prevent re-victimization by recording child testimony efficiently in few sessions, using video-conferencing when possible, and avoiding unnecessary appearances—such as at bail hearings—after initial objections are submitted. flag The court cited Section 33(5) prohibiting repeated summonses and Section 35 requiring trials to conclude within a year, directing all Delhi trial and special courts to follow these safeguards uniformly to protect vulnerable child witnesses.

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