POCSO case cannot be quashed on settlement, says Delhi HC

In a significant ruling, the Delhi HC determined that proceedings under the POCSO Act must continue, regardless of any compromises reached by the involved parties. Justice Sachin Datta emphasized the serious nature of child sexual assault, asserting that these offenses have profound societal ramifications worthy of prosecution. The court invoked a Supreme Court precedent, reminding that the victimization of children deserves vigilant attention, beyond personal settlements.