COMPLAINT BOX IN SCHOOLS FOR STUDENTS TO LODGE SEXUAL ASSAULT COMPLAINTS WITHOUT FEAR: MADRAS HC While uphold the conviction of a Pastor under the Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act (S Jayaseelan v. The State), The Madras High Court observed that, “that normally female students would get fear in lodging complaint against the teacher or management of the school regarding sexual offences, considering their future of their studies.” Further the court gave directions to keep a complaint box at every school so as to the allow the victims to complain about the sexual assault freely, with the keys to the same under the control of the District Service Authority. The court added that, “The Secretary, District Legal Services Authorities are directed to inspect the complaint box along with the District Social Welfare Officer once in a week and enquire into the same, if prima facie reveals any sexual offence, forward the same to the Station House Officers concerned to proceed further.” Reddy and Reddy Law Firm boasts a robust litigation practise while offering a wide range of legal services