Hingoli district collector Rahul Gupta mandates priests, caterers, and all wedding service providers to verify age, holding them liable as co-accused for facilitating child marriages. Read the strict new directives.
A female stray dog was brutally stabbed near a meat shop in Shahjahanpur, UP, sparking outrage. An FIR has been filed under the PCA Act. Read the full story.
A 15-year-old boy from Assam, who ran away from a Gujarat religious school, was reunited with his family by Vadodara's Child Welfare Committee after a month. Read the full story of counselling and reunion.
A Hyderabad man faces animal cruelty charges after allegedly running over a puppy with his car. The shocking incident, captured on CCTV, has sparked outrage. Read the full story.
Jharkhand High Court upholds life sentence in a 1995 dowry death case, defining how cruelty and harassment scar a woman's dignity and memory for years. Read the detailed analysis.
Karnataka High Court quashes case against neighbour in matrimonial cruelty dispute, ruling strangers fall outside IPC Section 498A's ambit. Justice Nagaprasanna delivers key verdict.
A 28-year-old woman in Kerala's Malappuram was arrested for allegedly burning a 5-year-old boy's private parts as punishment for bedwetting. The shocking incident has sparked outrage.
Karnataka High Court quashes case against Bengaluru woman, ruling strangers cannot be prosecuted under IPC Section 498A for cruelty. Justice M Nagaprasanna delivers key verdict.
An unauthorised animal birth control camp in Tarn Taran, Punjab, has sparked controversy. Residents allege inhumane treatment of stray dogs, raising serious concerns about animal welfare and public health.
A monkey was brutally hanged from a tree in Ganjam's Gobindapur village. Forest officials have recovered the carcass and are investigating the animal cruelty case. Read more.
A Pilibhit court sentences a farmer and his parents to 10 years in jail for dowry cruelty that drove his wife to suicide in 2022. Details on the case, charges, and verdict inside.
Kolhapur police prevented a cruel greyhound race after PETA India's complaint. Read how authorities acted under BNSS to stop animal abuse and uphold the law.
A man from Baghpat's Kirthal village was arrested under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act after a viral video showed him abusing a dog and forcing it to consume alcohol. Read the full story.
A man in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, was arrested after a viral video showed him abusing a dog and forcing it to consume alcohol. Police have registered a case under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. Read the full details.
Telangana High Court dismisses husband's divorce plea, rules wife's demanding job schedule & inability to cook don't constitute mental cruelty. Key details inside.
Irish journalist Yvonne Moran files a police complaint in Gokarna, alleging repeated cruelty against stray dogs near the beach. Police confirm inquiry, but veterinary report suggests dog bites. Read the full story.
An eight-year-old boy in Ferozepur's Bajidpur village died suddenly after complaining of chest pain while playing cricket. Doctors suspect cardiac symptoms. Read the full story.
A video of a brave child questioning a stranger about a drugged toffee goes viral, highlighting child safety concerns. Watch the powerful interaction and learn about the public's reaction.
Dehlon police arrest Harnek Singh, 77, and son Dharminder, 38, for allegedly tying up and fatally attacking a stray bull in Aasi Kalan village. Case registered under BNS sections.
Bapod police filed an FIR against an unidentified driver for running over a sleeping stray dog on Ajwa Road. Animal activist Nirav Sheth's complaint led to a police search. Read about the incident and legal action.
A Ranip resident faces charges under BNS and animal cruelty laws after CCTV captured his car killing a sleeping puppy. The incident, discovered by an 11-year-old girl, has sparked outrage.
Illegal bullfights have resurfaced in South Goa's Benaulim, raising safety & cruelty concerns. Police are identifying organisers after viral videos. This follows a spectator's death in Sep 2025.
A stray dog was found dead and hanging from a billboard in Ahmedabad's Adalaj. Police have filed a case of animal cruelty and are investigating security guards. Read the full report.
An anonymous call to child helpline 1098 saved an 8-month-old boy from suspected sacrifice in Sulibele. Officials found a freshly dug pit at the house. The child is now safe in a rehabilitation centre. Read the full investigation details.
Ernakulam district reports a drop in child abuse cases from the 2023 peak, but experts warn of ongoing online exploitation. Read about the data and expert insights.
Mandya district rescued over 35 child labourers in 2025. Deputy Commissioner Kumara emphasizes public duty & proactive raids to eradicate this social evil. Read how officials plan to make taluks child labour-free.
Telangana High Court dismisses man's divorce appeal, ruling that a working wife's schedule and normal marital friction do not constitute legal cruelty. Read the full judgment details.
A 12-year-old boy in Nagpur was rescued after being chained by his parents for months. Police investigate this extreme punishment for stealing. Read the full story.
A 12-year-old boy in Nagpur was rescued after being chained for two months by his parents. The case highlights severe child rights violations. Read the full story.
Critical vacancies in Tamil Nadu's child protection force leave vulnerable children at risk. Nine districts lack full-time officers, five rely on contracts, impacting rehabilitation and POCSO case support. Learn the details.