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Taking Care of Children of Migrant Workers

A significant number of residents of Bhaggupurva hamlet in Nagnedi panchayat (Banda district) of Uttar Pradesh) migrate regularly from the village as they cannot earn their subsistence in the...

Stop showing “Bombay Begums” for depicting minors inappropriately:  NCPCR to Netflix 

The Child rights Commission said that it received two complaints on Twitter about the allegedly offensive depiction in the show

Fund crunch to delay adding breakfast under Mid-Day Meal scheme

In August last year, the Centre had approved National Education Policy’s provide breakfast in addition to lunch in government schools.

375 million Indian children to suffer after-effects of Covid-19 pandemic: State of India’s Environment 2021 report

The annual publication by CSE, comprising a 442-page report of news, views and analysis received a huge positive response from journalists and activists for its thorough information.

Allahabad HC seeks response from UP Gov’t over Anganwadi Project implementation

The plea submitted before the court states that the State Angadwadis do not have adequate means to provide nutritious food to children

Touching posterior of a minor amounts to sexual assault: Mumbai POCSO court

The court had to consider whether a girl’s buttocks is her private body part and touching it would amount to sexual assault

Patna school principal sentenced to death for raping 11-year-old girl

The court also took into consideration what impact this crime must have had on the other students of the school, considering the acts of the Principal and the teacher

Juvenile Justice Act to be amended

The Union cabinet greenlights amendments to the Act; wider scope of DMs, background check on CWC members, to make adoption process faster

Don’t reveal name of kin, school or employer in rape cases: Bombay HC

The court has issued specific directions in furtherance to the Supreme Court guidelines issues in Nipun Saxena case, to not reveal any information could invariably establish the victim/survivor’s identity

Minor girl cannot live with her husband: Allahabad HC

Since the marriage was solemnised on her on free will, the court held it to be voidable, and said that she was free to reside with him once she turns 18

POCSO Act not to penalise teenagers in romantic relationships: Madras HC

The court however clarified that offences under POCSO are serious but can also be misused by some people

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