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The youth caught in the exam leak crisis
For a student preparing for a competitive examination, the exam date can mean months of work coming down to a few hours. There are early mornings, long study sessions,...
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
Delhi HC grants bail in sexual assault of toddler due to delay in filing FIR
The court questioned why FIR was not immediately filed after such a heinous crime
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