Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Supreme Court's February 2026 ruling on the POCSO Act and judicial sensitization?
1. The Supreme Court upheld the Allahabad High Court's decision to downgrade a minor's sexual assault charge from 'attempt' to 'preparation'.
2. The Supreme Court directed the National Judicial Academy to form an expert committee chaired by Justice Aniruddha Bose to frame guidelines for judicial sensitivity.

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Accepted Answer

B) 2 only — Statement 1 is incorrect because the Supreme Court set aside (not upheld) the Allahabad High Court's decision, restoring the 'attempt to rape' charge. Statement 2 is correct as the Court directed the National Judicial Academy, headed by Justice Aniruddha Bose, to frame guidelines for judicial sensitivity in sexual offence trials.

SC Restores POCSO Attempt Charge and Directs Sensitization

India at 69th Session of UNCSW