Calcutta High Court delivers split verdict on juveniles seeking anticipatory bail; majority bars pre-arrest relief, strong dissent prompts larger Bench review.
Read Full ArticleSC’s Juvenile Justice Committee to host 2-day national consultation with UNICEF on safeguarding the girl child and strengthening child protection systems.
SC stresses that sex education must begin at a younger age, not from Class IX, and be included in the school curriculum to guide children through puberty.
SC acquits death row convict and another man in 2012 Lucknow rape-murder of 12-year-old girl, citing poor investigation and lack of evidence.
Patna HC seeks govt response on child trafficking, exploitation in orchestra groups; plea urges regulation, ban on use of minor girls, and rehab measures.
SC protects 16-yr-old girl alleging forced marriage, abuse; shields friend facing kidnapping charge after helping her escape.
CJI Chandrachud emphasizes the need for the justice system to address compounded vulnerabilities of children with disabilities, advocating for restorative justice.
The Gauhati HC urges the Assam Govt to swiftly notify the Draft State Child Protection Policy and Rules to implement the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 effectively.
Kerala High Court holds that a divorced Muslim woman can claim maintenance under Section 125 CrPC even after receiving amounts under the 1986 Act.
06 January, 2026 08:19 PM
Delhi High Court Full Bench rules BSF seniority is based on date of continuous regular appointment, rejecting claims for antedated seniority due to delayed joining.
06 January, 2026 08:45 PM
Supreme Court rules that wrong bail orders alone cannot justify removal of a judicial officer without proof of corruption, misconduct, or extraneous considerations.
06 January, 2026 07:43 PM
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