Child Labour
Three Girls Rescued in Child Labour Raid, Wages Computed but Not Paid, Employers Now Untraceable: Delhi HC Directs Immediate Recovery of Back Wages Two Years On
The Court directed the SDM to liaise with police authorities to trace the whereabouts of the employers and directed the Delhi police to “pro-actively investigate and take all necessary measures” for tracing them and facilitating recovery proceedings.
3000 missing children in Andhra Pradesh | NHRC issues conditional summons to Chief Secy, Govt. of AP to appear personally
The summons was issued after taking note of non-receipt of requisite report despite sending reminders. NHRC however clarified that if the required documents are received on or before 14-01-2025, then the personal appearance shall stand dispensed with.
Illegal Mica Mining in India and Its Impact on Child Labour
by Priyadarshini Goenka* and Vaibhav Kashyap**
Over 3000 missing girls in State of Andhra Pradesh | NHRC issues notice to Chief Secy, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh and DGP
Taking into consideration the gravity of the matter, the Commission directed the authorities concerned to submit their response within twelve weeks.
Delhi High Court directs Government to release Rs.5 lakhs for each victim who lost life in fire accident at Anaj Mandi, Sadar Bazar
Children who ought to have been studying in schools are forced to work in unhygienic, inhabitable places where accidents await. What is more saddening is that these units are working right under the nose of the Government which includes Police officers who are aware of these factories being run, and yet no steps are being taken by the State to curb this menace.
Supreme Court furthers SOP for evidence recording via video-conferencing in cases related to child victims/witnesses of human trafficking
“It is well known that our country is a technological powerhouse and if we are unable to take advantage of the resources available with us and fully utilise the benefits of technology through computers and the internet for the benefit of children, our status as a technological powerhouse would be in jeopardy and would remain only on paper.”
Telangana Gazette notifies Draft Telangana Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) (Amendment) Rules, 2021- Consultation launched
The Government of Telangana has issued draft Telangana Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) (Amendment) Rules, 2021 vide notification dated September 1, 2021.
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Madras HC | Court shocked at corruption of govt. officials bent on making money even during the pandemic
Madras High Court: A Division Bench of N. Kirubakaran and V.M. Velumani, JJ., while addressing a matter with regard to child labour
Cal HC | Trafficking in garb of child marriage or child labour are more disturbing due to the family members involvement; Exodus of migrant labourers due to pandemic have exposed younger children to be trafficked for sustenance
Calcutta High Court: A Division Bench of Soumen Sen and Harish Tandon, JJ., while addressing a petition stated that, “…physical and mental health
All HC | Conviction for child labour reversed as age of alleged child labourers could not be proved as required by Child Labour Rules
Allahabad High Court: Rajeev Misra, J. while allowing the criminal revision set aside the conviction and sentence awarded to the revisionist passed
Kerala HC: Employment of a child in households held permissible to the extent that child is not kept in bondage
Kerala High Court: In a petition filed to quash the ongoing prosecution against the petitioner under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection
Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2012
On 13.05.2015, the Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, gave approval for moving official amendments to the Child Labour (Prohibition &