Mother Can Sell Minor’s Share in Joint Hindu Family Property for Child’s Welfare Without Prior Court Permission: Allahabad High Court

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.

Juvenile Cannot Be Sentenced More Than Seven Years: Calcutta HC Orders Release Of Bangladeshi Man Arrested As Minor After 21 Years in Prison

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.

Shocking! Accused of Forcing Daughter Back Into Prostitution After Rescue: Karnataka High Court Denies Custody to Mother

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.

‘Every Eight Minutes a Child Goes Missing’: Supreme Court Slams Delay, Orders Centre to Act by Dec 9

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.

Child Adoption| Muslim & Christian Couples Must Follow Juvenile Justice Act: Madras High Court

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.

Consent Age for Adolescents | Prefers Continuous Discussion Over Piecemeal Approach: Supreme Court to Hear Matter on November 12

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.

Child Trafficking Cases | “Submit Detailed Report Explaining How Bail Was Granted & How State Opposed It”: Supreme Court to Delhi Govt

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.

“Shields Minors from Exploitation”: Centre Backs 18 as Legal Age of Consent in Supreme Court

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.

“As Long As It Exists, Victims May Increase” – Madras HC Slams ‘Bad Girl’ Teaser, Orders Immediate YouTube Takedown

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.

Delhi HC Orders Instagram to Reveal Creators of Minor’s Fake Accounts

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.