Home Minister Amit Shah will chair the 25th Central Zonal Council meeting in Varanasi, focusing on women’s safety, rural banking, and healthcare. Key discussions include improving investigations of sexual offences, enhancing financial services in rural areas, and addressing regional issues. The meeting emphasizes cooperative federalism for national development.
The Kerala High Court ordered YouTube and Instagram to remove offensive edits of a minor girl’s movie review that were distorted to mock her. The girl’s mother petitioned the court after attempts to report the videos failed. The ruling emphasizes the platforms’ legal obligation to protect children’s content from harm.
Parents of 32 students expelled from DPS Dwarka over unpaid fees have petitioned the Delhi High Court, alleging violations of court orders and mistreatment of their children. They claim the school expelled students without notice, disregarding written complaints and threatening the students with bouncers. The case raises significant concerns about private schools’ practices.
Bhuwan Ribhu has received the “Medal of Honour” from the World Jurist Association, becoming the first Indian lawyer to gain this recognition for his decades-long advocacy for children’s rights. His efforts have changed Indian laws regarding child protection, and he leads Just Rights for Children, a significant legal network against child abuse and exploitation.
The Supreme Court of India criticized the Kerala High Court for quashing FIRs against a teacher accused of sexually harassing students, stating the case must proceed under the POCSO Act. The Court emphasized the need for a trial due to significant evidence and concerns for victims, ordering the accused’s suspension and proper victim protection.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India upheld that if an alleged rape victim refuses to undergo a medical examination, it can lead to negative inferences against their claims. The bench, comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice NK Singh, made this important observation while hearing an appeal filed by the State of Himachal Pradesh. The appeal was against a High Court judgment that had acquitted an accused in a rape case.