Allahabad High Court Issues Directions & Timeline For Disposal Of Bail Applications Under POCSO Act, 2012: Allahabad High Court held that only the local police or Special Juvenile Police Unit [SJPU] can serve notice on bail application for offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 [POCSO Act]. Overturning the earlier judgement of Additional District and Sessions Judge/Special Judge (POCSO Act), the High Court granted bail. A bench of Justice Ajay Bhanot administered a word of caution by stating that the failure to comply with the directions laid, there will be due investigation and the delinquent officials will be proceeded against departmentally. The Court enumerated a 9-point direction to ensure regular monitoring of the implementation of the directions in this judgement, including creation of standard operating procedure, supervision of staff, preparation of biannual report. etc. Reddy and Reddy law firm has a team of experienced lawyers with a specialty in criminal law. They will be assisting you on all your disputes