Delhi High Court rejects plea seeking copy of JJB acquittal order, declines fresh victim-support mechanisms, and confirms VWDC availability across Delhi.
Read Full ArticleJ&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.
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.
Delhi Karkardooma Court orders NGO to return pet dogs, flags misuse of authority, and says animal welfare must operate within the rule of law.
19 January, 2026 03:22 PM
Delhi High Court upheld Press Council of India’s rejection of Editors Guild’s claim, citing delay and non-compliance, and declined to interfere in 15th Press Council constitution.
19 January, 2026 01:39 PM
Supreme Court enforces Article 21A, mandates statutory rules for RTE Act’s 25% quota, and empowers NCPCR to monitor State compliance.
19 January, 2026 02:43 PM
Delhi High Court grants sweeping interim relief against AI deepfake pornography, orders takedown, de-indexing, disclosure and MeitY-led website blocking.
19 January, 2026 04:50 PM
Supreme Court rules accused on bail after suspension of sentence need not appear on every hearing date in appellate or revisional courts.
19 January, 2026 12:47 PM
Kerala High Court holds that a Hindu wife can claim maintenance from her husband’s immovable property, laying down a three-stage framework of rights.
19 January, 2026 02:00 PM
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