Courts duty-bound to ensure sexual crimes against children are met with stern consequences: Delhi High Court

Published on : 24 Sep 2025, 5:11 am 2 min read

The Delhi High Court recently observed that the courts are under a solemn duty to reaffirm society’s commitment that sexual crimes against children will be met with stern consequences [Chand Miya v State (NCT of Delhi] .

Justice Sanjeev Narula made the observation while rejecting an appeal filed by a man convicted of rape of his eight-year-old neighbour.

“Offences of this nature strike at the very core of a child’s dignity and security. The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 [POCSO Act] was enacted to ensure that children are safeguarded against sexual abuse in all its forms, and to mandate a sensitive but firm judicial response. Courts are under a solemn duty not only to do justice in the individual case,