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Madras High Court Rejects CBI Transfer for POCSO Case

By Drooid · Oct 1, 2026, 10:29 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

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Madras High Court refused to transfer the POCSO case against R. Veeramani to the CBI.
Justice V. Lakshminarayanan said the Special Investigation Team was formed four days earlier.
The SIT began probing on September 25 and must report by October 1.
Journalist Vaaraki petitioned for a CBI probe, alleging officials could influence the SIT.
The court warned against politicising the child-abuse case and set the next hearing for October 7.

History

Historical Context

The 16 December 2012 gang-rape of Jyoti Singh (‘Nirbhaya’) ignited nationwide protests, prompting the Verma Committee, the 2013 Criminal Law Amendment Act and the creation of fast-track courts. In response, the Supreme Court formed a five-member SIT that year, and the CBI filed a 150-page report in 2013, leading to a 2014 compensation amendment of INR100,000. The case illustrates India’s reliance on ad-hoc SITs over permanent agencies.

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Story summary

Madras High Court refused to transfer the POCSO case against R. Veeramani to the CBI.
Justice V. Lakshminarayanan said the Special Investigation Team was formed four days earlier.
The SIT began probing on September 25 and must report by October 1.
Journalist Vaaraki petitioned for a CBI probe, alleging officials could influence the SIT.
The court warned against politicising the child-abuse case and set the next hearing for October 7.

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