Meghalaya HC quashed a POCSO case after noting the consensual relationship, marriage between parties, and birth of their child.
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Gujarat High Court grants bail to 13-year-old, rules JJ Act prevails over CrPC in juvenile bail matters under Section 12.
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.
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.
Supreme Court criticised SBI and banks for being lenient with big defaulters while subjecting small borrowers to borderline harassment.
21 May, 2026 11:51 AM
Supreme Court approves nationwide three-tier ICU framework, calls India’s healthcare system in a “dreadful position”, and seeks urgent reforms.
21 May, 2026 10:55 AM
Supreme Court allows NALSAR’s stray dog welfare model, subject to liability for dog-bite incidents on campus.
21 May, 2026 04:07 PM
Bombay HC says wife cannot be denied maintenance merely for filing restitution plea after husband sought divorce; education alone no ground to refuse support.
21 May, 2026 03:28 PM
Madras High Court directs ECI to construct permanent ramps at polling booths and make websites accessible for persons with disabilities.
21 May, 2026 04:27 PM
Delhi High Court reserved order on Raghav Chadha’s plea against defamatory posts, questioning whether personality rights were involved.
21 May, 2026 04:45 PM
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![Gujarat HC Grants Bail to 13-Year-Old Juvenile, Says JJ Act Overrides CrPC in Bail Matters [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2026/04/lj_4177_Gujarat_HC_Grants_Bail.webp)
![Kerala HC Quashes Case Against Teacher for Using Cane, Reiterates Principle of Reasonable Corporal Punishment [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2026/02/lj_4917_Kerala_HC_Quashes_Case.webp)
![Karnataka HC Upholds Acquittal in POCSO Case, Cites Inconsistent Testimony and Failure to Prove Victim’s Age [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2026/02/lj_7307_Karnataka_HC_Upholds.webp)
![Bombay HC Rules Adopted Child With Unknown Parentage Inherits Caste of Adoptive Parents [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2026/02/lj_4766_Bombay_HC_Rules_Adopted.webp)
![Delhi HC Declines Petition Seeking Copy of Juvenile Justice Board Acquittal Order and Fresh Mechanisms for Victim Support [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/12/lj_8348_Delhi_HC_Declines_Petition.webp)
![J&K and Ladakh High Court Rules CWC Lacks Authority to Probe School Expulsion Case [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/12/lj_1457_J_and_K_and_Ladakh_High.webp)
![Madras HC Seeks Explanation From Centre On Exclusion Of Transgender Persons From Adoption Under CARA Guidelines [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/11/lj_9166_Madras_HC_Seeks_Explanation.webp)
![Child Welfare Committee Cannot Direct Police to Register FIR: Allahabad HC [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/11/lj_2591_Child_Welfare_Committee.webp)
![Juvenile Justice Act Prevails Over Muslim Personal Law In Adoption Matters: Madras High Court [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/10/lj_5543_Juvenile_Justice_Act_Prevails.webp)
![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)
![Delhi HC Acquits POCSO Accused, Rules Age Documents Not “Gospel Truth” If Shaky Or Suspicious [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/10/lj_4616_Delhi_HC_Acquits_POCSO.webp)
