‘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.

Akshay Kumar Warns on Rising Cybercrime After Daughter’s Online Incident, Urges Weekly ‘Cyber Period’ in Schools

Bollywood star Akshay Kumar shared a personal incident where his daughter received an inappropriate message while gaming online, highlighting the growing cybercrime threat. He called on schools to introduce a weekly “Cyber Period” to teach children about online safety and reporting suspicious behaviour.

Supreme Court to Centre, States: Act Now to Curb Heatwave Deaths or Face Legal Heat

The Supreme Court has sought replies from the Centre and all states on a plea demanding urgent nationwide guidelines to prevent rising heatwave deaths, especially among unorganised workers and children. The matter will be heard in four weeks.

POCSO | “Victim Didn’t Treat This as Heinous Crime”: Under Article 142 SC Acquits Man Convicted of Sex with Minor

Today, On 23rd May, Using its special powers under Article 142, the Supreme Court acquitted a man earlier convicted under the POCSO Act for having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old girl, citing the need to deliver complete justice.

“Committee Has not Received Any Information, Are You Serious About This?”: Bombay HC Questions Maharashtra Govt’s Commitment on Badlapur School Safety Panel

Today(25th Sept), The Bombay High Court expressed frustration over the slow progress of the child safety committee following the sexual assault of two toddlers in Badlapur. Justices criticized the lack of information provided to committee members regarding their responsibilities.

Death of 2 Kids | “What is the Price of a Human Life in This City?”: Bombay HC Slams BMC

The Bombay High Court on Thursday(April 4th), addressed a tragic drowning incident, highlighting civic negligence and public safety concerns in Mumbai. It initiated a PIL for compensation in negligence cases, questioning the value placed on human life. The court criticized the BMC’s budgetary constraints as insufficient justification for endangering public safety, emphasizing the need for accountability and comprehensive evaluation.