Child rights initiatives are concentrated in metropolitan areas while children in rural areas are left with makeshift courts such as village panchayats.
Last month, National Commission for Protection of Child Rights found 58 children working illegally at factory following which police are probing the use of child labour at distillery.
Opposition leaders like Owaisi have criticised the NCPCR for pushing a soft Hindutva agenda. Chief Priyank Kanoongo says it doesn't discriminate between religions.
BYJU’s founder Raveendran has been asked to appear before apex child rights body with details of courses, fees, number of students, refund policy and relevant legal documents.
DCPCR chief Anurag Kundu has written to Commission for Air Quality Management, saying the loss of 600 days due to Covid and pollution could have long-term implications.
The researchers said physical punishment was not associated with any positive outcomes for children and increased the risk of children experiencing severe violence or neglect.
Survey was conducted across eight jails & 15 childcare institutions in Bihar, Maharashtra, UP, Andhra. Visits to prisons & childcare institutions were made between August 2019 & January 2020.
NCPCR's action against Netflix's 'Bombay Begums' triggers old criticism that body works at behest of Centre. Its chairman Priyank Kanoongo says protecting child rights the only agenda.
Delhi Police has registered an FIR over a complaint by National Commission for Protection of Child Rights. The body has made allegations against Mander too.
Advice comes at a time when India accounts for a 5th of global generic drug supply & 40% of generics used in US. However, this strength in finished formulations relies on imported ingredients.
It’s easy to understand why the government can’t speak the hard truth. When this war ends, as all wars do, India’s interests will lie with both the winner and the loser.
Maybe you should investigate together with the Print, who is doing phenomenal job at the journalism not necessarily on the investigative journalism though, on the misuse of POCSO as well and write an article. You are certainly one of the right persons to do that. Looking forward to your article on this. Congratulations on this anyway!!
Indian justice system fails everyone everyday, Justice Lokur. The rampant misuse of POCSO, the police misconduct and the way justice system ignores it, ”bail is a rule” only on paper look at the crowded jails.. shame on the justice system for taking a high moral ground and yet not fulfilling it’s responsibilities at every level.
Maybe you should investigate together with the Print, who is doing phenomenal job at the journalism not necessarily on the investigative journalism though, on the misuse of POCSO as well and write an article. You are certainly one of the right persons to do that. Looking forward to your article on this. Congratulations on this anyway!!
Indian justice system fails everyone everyday, Justice Lokur. The rampant misuse of POCSO, the police misconduct and the way justice system ignores it, ”bail is a rule” only on paper look at the crowded jails.. shame on the justice system for taking a high moral ground and yet not fulfilling it’s responsibilities at every level.
Indian justice system fails not only children, but all people of all ages every day.