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Tamil Nadu to set up 26 POCSO Act courts and four NDPS courts

With the addition of these POCSO Act courts, there will be 52 special courts across 47 police districts

Tamil Nadu to set up 26 POCSO Act courts and four NDPS courts

The Tamil Nadu government has sanctioned the establishment of 26 new POCSO special courts and four additional NDPS courts, as directed by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay. The goal is to expedite justice for victims of crimes against women, children, and drug abuse. Currently, 22 POCSO special courts and 11 NDPS special courts are operational in the state.

With the new additions, there will be a total of 52 POCSO special courts and 16 NDPS special courts across 47 police districts. This expansion aims to ensure timely trials, swift justice, and harsher penalties for offenders.

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