The Karnataka High Court criticises what it calls an “adjournment culture” after finding that a trial in a POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) case remains pending for about 12 years. The court notes that proceedings have repeatedly been adjourned, with hearings continuing to be postponed rather than progressing toward conclusion. Citing the long duration of the case, the court says such delays are deeply disquieting and points to the impact of prolonged inaction on delivering justice. In its observations, the High Court highlights that the matter has not moved forward for over a decade and that the pattern of repeated adjournments contributes to failure to timely resolve the case. The court’s remarks underscore concern that extended delays can affect the fairness and effectiveness of the judicial process in POCSO cases. The reporting from different outlets reflects the same central finding: the trial has been pending for an extended period due to continued postponements.