Supreme Court directs police to presume kidnapping in every child missing case, orders AHTU activation and database integration nationwide.
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Delhi High Court upheld a tenant’s POCSO conviction for raping a six-year-old girl, holding that an intact hymen does not negate penetration.
State Cannot Evade Child Welfare Duties Through NGOs: Bombay High Court Directs Maharashtra to Frame Grant Policy
A Leading Law firm terminates partner accused under POCSO Act for alleged assault of six-year-old daughter; Bombay High Court to hear bail challenge.
HP High Court grants bail to POCSO accused husband, citing family unity and welfare of minor wife and child born from the union.
Russian court bans Oscar-winning documentary “Mr. Nobody Against Putin,” citing extremism, child protection laws, sparking global censorship debate.
Karnataka HC rules ignorance of law no defence in child marriage cases; says later marital harmony cannot erase criminal liability under law.
Delhi High Court rules child victims in POCSO cases cannot be repeatedly summoned for bail hearings or evidence, consolidates safeguards for vulnerable witnesses.
Kerala High Court quashes case against a teacher for using a cane, holding that minimum corporal punishment with bona fide intent is not an offence under law.
Calcutta High Court delivers split verdict on juveniles seeking anticipatory bail; majority bars pre-arrest relief, strong dissent prompts larger Bench review.
SC’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.
Supreme Court quashes a POCSO case, warns against misuse of criminal law in matrimonial disputes, and condemns false complaints involving children.
30 May, 2026 06:00 PM
Supreme Court clarifies when DNA tests can be ordered in paternity disputes, balancing privacy rights against the need to determine parentage.
30 May, 2026 05:54 PM
Delhi High Court issues notice to Centre and X on Cockroach Janta Party account block, declines interim restoration, and seeks government’s response.
30 May, 2026 02:42 PM
Calcutta HC acquits professor in POCSO case after 4 years in jail, cites conspiracy, orders ₹10 lakh compensation, and seeks action against officials.
30 May, 2026 02:20 PM
Supreme Court sets aside SEBI’s fraud findings and ₹447.27 crore disgorgement order against Reliance Industries in the 2007 RPL trading case.
30 May, 2026 02:10 PM
Supreme Court seeks a comprehensive plan to reform NTA after the NEET UG 2026 paper leak, stressing accountability, institutional reforms, and exam security.
30 May, 2026 01:08 PM
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