In India, the National Crime Records Bureau reported 2,878 cases of child trafficking in 2022 alone. However, this crisis is not limited to India; it is a global issue.
The Law Commission, however, said amendments were needed to the POCSO to “improve the situation” in cases where there was tacit approval on part of children aged 16 to 18 years.
SC took note of the minors' submission of draft rules seeking this compensation as a civil remedy and sought response from govt & National Commission for Protection of Child Rights.
Police search trains at Ranchi station for young girls. But their hands are tied. 'If we verify they are going with their parents’ consent, then we have no mandate to stop them.'
Police rescued 13-year-old girl from a house in Krishna district’s Guntupalli village. What followed was a race to track down 80 suspects. Seventy four have been arrested.
The rising Covid death toll has placed children who have lost both parents, in a vulnerable position. But legal adoptions must take place through child welfare committees, warn experts
The Indian fashion design industry had a market value of approximately ₹15.1 lakh crore in 2023 and is expected to reach around Rs 45.3 lakh crore by 2032.
After lapses exposed by terror attacks at Pahalgam and Delhi's Red Fort, Centre has hiked Intelligence Bureau's expenditure for investments in long-term assets from Rs 257 cr to Rs 2,549 cr.
The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.
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