Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav reported 4,928 pending minor rape cases in the High Court, with 64 linked to murder. Despite the 2017 Bill allowing death penalties for rapists of minors, no executions have occurred. Approximately 50% of accused individuals are on bail, prompting concerns over delayed justice.
Today, On 11th July, The Chief Justice of India directed the Union Health Ministry to address the increasing number of student suicides. The Supreme Court has given the Centre four weeks to respond to a PIL on suicide prevention. The petition urges the implementation of measures to curb the rising trend of suicides among students, citing concerns over the failure to provide a healthy social environment.
