Alakh Alok Srivastava vs Union Of India

The Supreme Court addressed the treatment of an eight-month-old female child victim under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act), emphasizing the need for a speedy trial in child-friendly courts. The Court mandated that the child be transferred to AIIMS for better medical care, ensuring that all expenses would be covered under the Janani Shishu Suraksha Yojana. The Court also noted that interim compensation of Rs. 75,000 had been awarded to the victim's family under the Delhi Victim Compensation Scheme, 2015, and legal aid was provided to the family.