Patna High Court Takes Stern View on Trafficking of Minor Girls in Orchestra Groups: PIL Highlights Urgency To Safeguard Children’s Rights

Patna High Court has taken serious note of the of a grave issue, trafficking and sexual exploitation of minor girls under the guise of orchestra and dance groups in Bihar.

UCC| Uttarakhand Chief Justice Questions Live-in Relationships: ‘What if a Child is Born?’

Uttarakhand: Observing that a person’s self-respect should not be sacrificed in the name of privacy, especially when the person is a child born in a live-in relationship, the Uttarakhand High Court on Wednesday questioned what was wrong with regulating such relationships.

“Children Can’t Be Denied Birth Registration Solely Because They Were Born from an Unregistered or Legally Invalid Marriage”: Himachal Pradesh HC

The Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled that children born from invalid marriages must not be denied birth registration. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua emphasized that these children have rights regardless of their parents’ marital status, reinforcing their legal identity and protection under the law. The court ordered authorities to update relevant records accordingly.

SIT Probe Plea Against Missionaries|| “Dont’ Drag us Into Your Agenda”: SC Criticizes NCPCR

Today, On 24th September, the Supreme Court dismissed a plea from the NCPCR for an SIT investigation into child trafficking at Jharkhand shelters run by Missionaries of Charity. The Court criticized the NCPCR for vague claims and asserted its authority to conduct inquiries independently, emphasizing the NCPCR’s existing powers under the CPCR Act, 2005.

Supreme Court Review Petition Filed to Address Delay in Nursery Admission Bill, Advocating for Children’s Rights

A review petition has been filed in the Supreme Court, seeking a reevaluation of its earlier decision not to compel the Delhi Lieutenant Governor to either approve or return the Delhi School Education (Amendment) Bill, 2015. This bill, aimed at banning the screening of children for nursery admissions, has been a subject of contention and […]