JUDGMENT :

ANDHRA PRADESH:

1. Pursuant to our order dated 3rd January, 2013, the Stale of Andhra Pradesh has filed an affidavit in which it is stated that on 4.12.2012, the State Government have issued orders for constitution of the Commission for protection of child rights. A Selection Committee has also been constituted for making recommendations for selection and appointment of Chairperson and members of the Commission. With regard to the implementation of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, it is stated that the State Government is taking steps in consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court to designate a Court of Sessions to be a Special Court for each district under Section 28(1) to try the offences under the Act, and for appointment of Special Public Prosecutor for implementation of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012. With regard to the implementation of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, the constitution of Right to Education Protection Authority (REPA) is under the consideration of the Government of Andhra Pradesh. From the above, it is apparent that so far no tangible progress has been ma