The Allahabad High Court ruled that a mother acting as natural guardian and managing joint Hindu family property may sell a minor’s undivided share for the child’s welfare without needing prior court permission under Section 8(2) of law.
The Calcutta High Court reiterated that under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 “a juvenile cannot be sentenced to more than seven years.” Since the Bangladeshi national was arrested as a minor and held for over 21 years, the Court ordered his immediate release and repatriation.
Karnataka High Court has denied custody to a mother accused of sending her daughter back into prostitution after rescue. The Court said that when a mother is involved in exploiting her child, custody cannot be granted to her.
Supreme Court expressed concern over a report claiming “every eight minutes, a child goes missing” and told the Centre to streamline the adoption system. The Court ordered the government to appoint a nodal officer for missing children by December 9.
Madras High Court ruled that Muslim and Christian couples cannot register adoption deeds directly. They must follow the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, which provides the legal process for non-Hindu families to adopt children.
The Supreme Court will hear a case on the statutory age of consent for adolescents on November 12. The bench emphasized that the matter should be discussed continuously rather than addressed in a piecemeal manner.
Today, On 11th August, Supreme Court directed the Delhi government to “submit a detailed report explaining how bail was granted and how the state opposed it” in cases linked to a large-scale interstate child trafficking racket involving kidnapped children sold across several states.
Centre tells SC that 18 is a deliberate and protective age limit for consent, crucial to child safety.
Warns that lowering it risks abuse under the guise of adolescent romance.
Madras High Court slams sexually inappropriate teaser of Bad Girl, calling it harmful to children. Court directs MeitY to ensure its urgent removal from YouTube.
The Delhi High Court has prohibited sharing morphed images of a minor girl on social media, particularly Instagram. The court ordered Meta to disclose information about creators of fake accounts, supporting the girl’s request for protection. This ruling emphasizes the need to safeguard minors’ rights and holds social media companies accountable for harmful content.
