Madras HC rules that Juvenile Justice Act overrides Muslim Personal Law in adoption, affirming equal rights for adopted and biological children.
Read Full ArticleMadras 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.
Delhi HC upholds FIR against ex-DCW chief Swati Maliwal for disclosing a minor victim’s identity, stressing legal safeguards under IPC & Juvenile Justice Act.
SC orders release of convict after 25 years in jail in 1994 triple murder case, finding him a juvenile aged 14 at the time; stresses reformation and justice.
NCPCR claims Madrasas provide unsatisfactory education, violating children's constitutional rights and RTE Act, lacking curriculum and holistic learning standards.
The Gauhati High Court criticizes the Assam government for delays in notifying crucial Child Protection Rules and Policy under the Juvenile Justice Act.
SC overturns Calcutta HC verdict urging adolescent girls to control sexual urges, restoring conviction in a rape case, and issuing guidelines for judicial conduct.
Kerala Court sentences Muhammed H. to 101 years of jail for raping his minor daughter; he used to tell her, All fathers do this to their daughters.
Allahabad High Court grants bail to a juvenile in a serious criminal case, ruling that the gravity of the offence is not a relevant factor in bail decisions.
Karnataka HC rules passport details of accused are personal and exempt from disclosure under RTI, allowing access only through court process in cheque-bounce case.
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SC mulls pan-India guidelines to curb delays in framing charges; notes cases where charges aren’t framed even after years despite BNSS mandate of 60 days.
30 October, 2025 12:22 PM
Kerala HC clarifies that for continuous breach of contract, limitation under Article 55 starts when breach ceases; once contract ends, breach cannot continue.
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