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.
Supreme Court directs AIIMS to form a Secondary Medical Board to assess passive euthanasia for a man in a vegetative state for 13 years.
13 December, 2025 06:00 PM
Calcutta High Court quashes reassessment notice against Himadri Speciality Chemical, holding it invalid as a mere change of opinion by the Assessing Officer.
13 December, 2025 08:12 PM
Kerala High Court rules that municipalities cannot insist on penal interest for entertaining tax appeals; only the tax amount under Section 509(11) is required.
13 December, 2025 07:09 PM
Kupwara court dismisses bail pleas of eight police officials, including a Dy SP, accused in a CBI probe into illegal detention and custodial torture.
13 December, 2025 07:56 PM
BJP MP Anurag Thakur flags alleged e-cigarette use by an AITC MP in Lok Sabha, citing breach of decorum and violation of e-cigarette ban law.
13 December, 2025 11:18 PM
Madras High Court directs Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary to issue circular ensuring speedy disposal of appeals and representations filed by persons with disabilities.
13 December, 2025 07:33 PM
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