Context: Reforming the POCSO Act is necessary to account for the reporting of historical child sexual abuse.
Case of Purnima Govindarajulu
Reasons for delayed reporting: Historical child sexual abuse refers to incidents that are reported late
The implication of delayed reporting:
Institutional hurdles in accepting Historical Child Abuse:
Way forward: Take into account historical child abuses: The Union government must frame guidelines to direct effective and purposeful prosecution in cases that are not covered by the POCSO.