Justice Pardiwala: India Must Build One of the World’s Finest Juvenile Justice Systems | 10 Years of the JJ Act, 2015
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“Justice J.B. Pardiwala Calls for an Indicator-Driven Framework at the National Consultation on Ten Years of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015
The two-day National Annual Stakeholders Consultation on Ten Years of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, concluded at the Supreme Court of India, with calls for measurable accountability, prevention, de-institutionalisation, and stronger child protection systems.
Supreme Court to host National Consultation on ten years of Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, on 10 – 11 October
The Supreme Court of India will host a two-day national consultation on ten years of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, on 10 – 11 October 2026 to review implementation challenges and identify priorities for strengthening child protection and juvenile justice.
National Law University Jodhpur and C-LAB join hands to conduct certificate courses and research in area of child protection
Recognising the increasing interdependence of law, technology, and society in the 21st century, and the need for a stronger knowledge base, robust interdisciplinary education and research, and enhanced capacity in the fields of child safety and human rights, NLUJ and C-LAB have agreed to establish a collaborative institutional framework to promote research, knowledge development, and capacity building in these areas.
What happens to children when they turn 18 and leave care? Rajasthan HC’s directions on Care leavers and JJ Act reforms
The Rajasthan High Court expressed concern over the systemic deficiencies in the implementation of the Juvenile Justice Act, particularly in relation to preliminary assessments of children accused of heinous offences and the rehabilitation of Care Leavers, and issued wide-ranging directions to State authorities for institutional reforms.
Mother’s Settlement cannot override State’s duty to prosecute; Kerala High Court denies Bail to Father accused of Sexually Assaulting Minor Daughter
The case depicts the tragic plight of a minor girl, aged 17 years, who was repeatedly subjected to sexual exploitation by her own father.
NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of alleged abuse of toddlers at Bengaluru IT company creche; issues notices to Karnataka Chief Secretary and DGP
NHRC has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports alleging abuse of toddlers at a Bengaluru IT company creche and has sought a detailed report from the Karnataka Chief Secretary and DGP within two weeks
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.
“Biological father’s parental rights can’t be undermined due to matrimonial discord”: MP HC directs insertion of father’s name in son’s school records
“Parental rights of a biological father cannot be undermined at the altar of dispute between the couple. A child should not suffer the dispute, either emotionally or educationally/ socially.”
Madras HC urges Union to step up awareness on child internet safety; Suggests exploring Australia-style law restricting online access for under-16s
“Ultimately, it is the individual choice and right to access such obnoxious material or to avoid it and as far as children are concerned, the vulnerability is high, so the parents’ responsibility is higher.”
Webinar | People United for Law Education and Rehabilitation (PULER) and NLIU Bhopal | State of Child Rights in India
Written by Tiya Sharma, Vaibhavi Ambasta & Hiya Saxena, students at NLIU Bhopal
Safeguarding Her Future: Allahabad HC and UNICEF host State-Level consultation on strengthening girl child protection under Juvenile Justice and POCSO Acts
Focused on the effective implementation of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 and the POCSO Act, 2012, the consultation brought together key stakeholders to advance the safety and rights of the girl child in Uttar Pradesh.
NHRC to hear complaint on prevalent malnutrition in over 47,000 children in Telangana
The NHRC addressing an intimation letter to the Chief Secretary, Government of Telangana, further sought an Action Taken Report in the matter.
Kerala High Court authorizes KeLSA to lead awareness campaign against child marriages in Wayanad’s tribal communities
“In tribal communities, practice of child marriages remains deeply ingrained, driven by tradition, poverty, and a lack of legal oversight. Ending child marriage requires legal and social intervention”
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.
Kerala High Court sets aside Single Judge order denying termination of a 26-weeks pregnancy for minor rape victim due to absence of psychologist on Medical Board
Kerala High Court instructed the Hospital to preserve all relevant blood samples and tissues to facilitate further medical tests, ensuring that the necessary forensic evidence is available for the ongoing legal proceedings.
‘Corporal punishment is never a solution to guide a child’; Madras HC directs State Govt. to implement guidelines for elimination of corporal punishment in schools
“The next era of child rights must move forward with a better and more equipped and pragmatic approach where the children are better heard and treated with more respect. We need to be more receptive to the needs of the children. We have to start listening to them”
Embryos kept in a cryogenic nursery are “children” as per Alabama’s Wrongful Death of a Minor Act: Supreme Court of Alabama
The Court held that Wrongful Death of a Minor Act provides a cause of action for the death of any “minor child,” without exception or limitation, which means it also includes frozen embryos.
Delhi High Court | Child born from the sapinda relationship legitimate; Declares marriage between parties null and void
The impugned order held that the fathers of the parties were real brothers and so, the marriage between the parties fell within the meaning of sub-clause (f) of Section 3 of Hindu Marriage Act, which defines the terms of degrees of prohibited relationships.
Read why Karnataka High Court denied bail to a Government Teacher accused under provisions of POCSO Act?
The Court strictly observed that in India, Gurus/teachers are considered akin to God and the Government Teacher’s perverse acts have created fear in the minds of the parents of minor girls students.