Calcutta High Court allows alteration of a minor's birth certificate to include the step-father's name and surname, holding that the child's best interest can justify such a change.
Read Full ArticleRajasthan High Court takes suo motu cognizance of Gen-Z, Gen-Alpha and Gen-Beta welfare, directing action on screen time, junk food, school infrastructure and exam paper leaks.
Madras HC holds a woman government employee is entitled to only twelve weeks' maternity leave for a third child under amended FR 101(A), following the Supreme Court's Umadevi ruling.
Supreme Court bars psychological testing of children in custody disputes unless essential, issues guidelines prioritising assessment of parents first.
Madras HC upholds POCSO conviction based solely on DNA evidence despite hostile witnesses, modifies offence category, and reduces sentence.
Supreme Court directs Rajasthan to introduce Rajasthani in schools and frame a mother tongue-based education policy under NEP 2020.
Supreme Court dismisses Ashwini Upadhyay’s PIL seeking regulation and monitoring of all institutions imparting religious or secular education to minors.
Gujarat HC sets aside Family Court order mandating weekly court visits for a minor child, stressing child welfare and calling the approach unjust.
Andhra Pradesh High Court rules maintenance is absolute; unemployment or pending cases cannot excuse a husband from paying wife and child.
Bombay High Court held that an adopted child with unknown parentage acquires the caste of adoptive parents and is entitled to caste validity.
Supreme Court enforces Article 21A, mandates statutory rules for RTE Act’s 25% quota, and empowers NCPCR to monitor State compliance.
Madras High Court suggests Australia-style law restricting children’s internet use below 16 and directs authorities to intensify awareness on child pornography.
J&K and Ladakh High Court rules CWC has no jurisdiction to probe school expulsion cases where the child is not in need of care and protection.
Calcutta High Court upholds POCSO conviction, rules minors cannot give valid consent, rejects delay plea, and orders enhanced compensation for the victim.
Child Welfare Committees cannot direct police to register FIRs, rules Allahabad High Court, holding their powers are limited to children needing care and protection.
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