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.
Supreme Court issues notice on a woman lawyer’s plea alleging illegal 14-hour custody, sexual assault, threats and evidence destruction by Noida Police.
30 December, 2025 12:26 AM
Supreme Court holds tenants cannot dictate landlords’ choice of premises or suggest alternatives to defeat bona fide eviction needs.
30 December, 2025 11:59 PM
Jharkhand HC rules Section 197 CrPC sanction not required for siphoning state funds, holding protection cannot shield corrupt public servants.
30 December, 2025 11:24 PM
Madras High Court grants 12-week interim bail to YouTube journalist Savukku Shankar, flags repeated incarceration as abuse of process and violation of Article 21.
30 December, 2025 02:13 AM
Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first woman Prime Minister, dies at 80 after prolonged illness, ending a defining era in the country’s turbulent political history.
30 December, 2025 04:53 PM
Jharkhand High Court directs the State to ensure 100% voluntary blood donation and establish Blood Component Separation Units in all districts within three months.
30 December, 2025 06:35 PM
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