Karnataka High Court upholds acquittal in a POCSO case, citing inconsistent testimony and failure to prove the victim’s age.
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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.
SC rules HC can’t cast doubt on trial court’s findings while suspending sentence; directs convict in minor’s sexual assault case to surrender immediately.
Patna High Court grants bail to a juvenile in a murder case, emphasizing a reformative approach and stating that institutionalization should be the last resort.
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![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)
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![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)
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![Meghalaya HC Suspends Conviction Under POCSO Act, Orders Age Verification on Juvenility Plea [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/06/lj_9488_mhc_thumb.webp)
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