Gujarat High Court grants bail to 13-year-old, rules JJ Act prevails over CrPC in juvenile bail matters under Section 12.
Read Full ArticleKerala 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.
Karnataka High Court upholds acquittal in a POCSO case, citing inconsistent testimony and failure to prove the victim’s age.
Supreme Court grants bail to three accused in the Pune Porsche crash blood sample tampering case, noting 18 months of custody and completed investigation.
Bombay High Court held that an adopted child with unknown parentage acquires the caste of adoptive parents and is entitled to caste validity.
Delhi High Court rejects plea seeking copy of JJB acquittal order, declines fresh victim-support mechanisms, and confirms VWDC availability across Delhi.
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.
Madras HC asks Centre to explain exclusion of transgender persons from adoption under CARA Guidelines despite Transgender Rights Act, 2019.
Child Welfare Committees cannot direct police to register FIRs, rules Allahabad High Court, holding their powers are limited to children needing care and protection.
Madras HC rules that Juvenile Justice Act overrides Muslim Personal Law in adoption, affirming equal rights for adopted and biological children.
Madras HC upholds life imprisonment for assault on minor SC girl, reiterating that a child cannot consent to sex; school records key for age proof.
Delhi HC acquits POCSO convict, ruling that age proof documents under the Juvenile Justice Act can’t be treated as “gospel truth” if doubtful.
SC’s Juvenile Justice Committee to host 2-day national consultation with UNICEF on safeguarding the girl child and strengthening child protection systems.
SC: School certificate from private school not valid proof of age, sets aside order declaring murder accused as juvenile.
Meghalaya High Court suspends POCSO conviction, directs age verification on juvenility plea raised during appeal.
Madras High Court appoints Hindu couple as guardians of Muslim child, sets aside Family Court order, reiterates child welfare as paramount.
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![Child Can’t Consent to Sex — Life Imprisonment Upheld for Sexual Assault on Minor Girl: Madras HC [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/10/lj_8200_Assault_on_Minor_Girl.webp)
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