The Karnataka High Court refused to quash an FIR against Divyajyothi School, holding that a school bus is an extension of the school. The Court remarked, “The safety of children in a school bus is not a matter of charity or convenience; it is a solemn obligation mandated under the Statute as well.”
Expressing deep shock, the Supreme Court intervened in the horrific rape-murder of a four-year-old girl in Ghaziabad. The Court summoned the police commissioner and investigating officer on April 13, directing them to appear with all case records.
The Supreme Court warned of rising child trafficking, saying gangs operate nationwide and the situation could spiral out of control. It stressed that states and their home departments hold primary responsibility, even though the court can supervise also.
The Delhi High Court sought responses from Railways, Delhi Police, and Delhi government on a PIL raising child trafficking concerns at railway stations. The Bench warned, “Delhi has become a mandi,” urging urgent action after observations at key stations.
The Supreme Court directed the Centre to investigate if a nationwide network or state-specific groups are behind children going missing across India. The bench told Bhati, “Is it a pattern or just a random incident?”
The report, titled ‘Pendency to Protection’ shows that Delhi courts achieved a milestone in 2025,disposing of 1,792 POCSO cases against 1,006 new filings, giving the capital the nation’s second highest disposal rate.
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.
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.
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.
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.
