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more-inState Human Rights Commission Acting Chairperson P.
Mohana Das has called for the setting up of special courts in all districts to handle cases registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. In cases registered under the POCSO Act, it is the responsibility of the accused to prove their innocence. Awareness should be created in society about the POCSO Act. Media critic Sebastian Paul said that the media should be aware of the consequences of reporting on issues affecting society like POCSO cases. He urged the media to resist the temptation to sensationalise news in such cases and focus on creating awareness about the POCSO Act..