Murder case filed after Gurgaon custody death, 4 cops transferred
A murder case registered after a 22-year-old theft suspect died by suicide in Gurgaon police custody. Four personnel transferred as judicial inquiry begins. Details inside.
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Patna rescues 20 children, 4 women in anti-begging drive
Patna district administration rescued 20 children & 4 women from begging. Joint operation targets trafficking, kids sent to shelter homes. Monthly drives planned. Read more.
Trichy Student's Campaign Fights Child Marriage, Wins Praise
A Class 10 student from Thuraiyur, Trichy, starts a student-led movement against child marriage after seeing classmates drop out. Her efforts earn official recognition. Read her inspiring story.
Muted Christmas in Bondi After Deadly Shooting
Sydney's Bondi Beach sees subdued Christmas celebrations as Australia grieves a deadly shooting at a Jewish event. New public gathering laws enacted. Read more.
Bombay HC Orders Visits for Grandmother to Meet Grandson
The Bombay High Court directs a mother to bring her 14-year-old son from Delhi to Mumbai to meet his 90-year-old grandmother on Christmas and sets a monthly visitation schedule. Read the full court order details.
Madras HC Directs TN to Monitor Women, Child Safety Laws
Madras High Court directs Tamil Nadu govt & commissions to monitor enforcement of laws protecting women & children. Details on PIL, SOP, and court's crucial observations inside.
Awareness Meet on Bonded & Child Labour Laws for Goat Herders
TFPPS organized a crucial meeting in Sivaganga to educate goat herders on bonded and child labour laws. Officials discussed ongoing cases, highlighting payment irregularities. Read the full story.
Undertrial escapes custody in Amritsar, 5 cops booked
An undertrial prisoner escaped from police custody in Amritsar. Five personnel, including an ASI, have been booked for negligence. Details on the manhunt and investigation inside.
Court Stops 7-Year-Old's Jain Monastic Initiation in Surat
A Surat family court intervenes to halt the diksha of a 7-year-old Jain girl after her father files for custody. The mother submits an affidavit agreeing not to proceed with the ceremony scheduled for 2026. Read the full legal and family details.
Surat court halts 7-year-old's Jain monkhood initiation
Surat Family Court grants interim relief to father opposing his young daughter's Diksha ceremony. Mother directed to file undertaking, putting the 2026 initiation on hold. Read the full custody battle details.
Ludhiana rescues 11 children from begging hotspots
Ludhiana district administration rescued 11 children from begging in a major drive under Project Jeevanjot 2.0. Officials vow to make city free from child exploitation. Report cases on helpline 1098.
Dharwad Aims to Become First Child-Marriage-Free District
Dharwad DC Divya Prabhu outlines a decade-long campaign to eradicate child marriage. Learn about the 100-day awareness drive and multi-departmental strategy to protect children.
Bombay HC rejects father's plea in Germany custody battle
Bombay High Court dismisses Indian father's habeas corpus petition for child in Germany, citing mother's lawful custody and child's welfare as paramount. Court orders continued video calls.
Woman in Gorakhpur refuses child after husband's betrayal
A woman in Gorakhpur, angered by her husband's infidelity, initially refused to accept her newborn. After counselling, she agreed to raise the child alone, without the father's name. Read the full story.
SC Extends Ex-Telangana Intel Chief's Custody in Tapping Case
Supreme Court denies relief to former Telangana intelligence chief, extends police custody in phone tapping case. The court noted he is a 'seasoned person' who can withstand questioning. Read the latest details.
Father arrested for arranging minor daughter's marriage in Yamunanagar
Yamunanagar police arrest a man for falsifying his 17-year-old daughter's age to arrange her marriage. The minor faced dowry harassment. Read the full investigation details.
Nagpur rescues 4 children from begging in major operation
Nagpur authorities rescue 15 beggars, including 4 exploited children, in Sitabuldi, Lokmat & Panchsheel Chowk. Action taken under Juvenile Justice Act. Report child begging to Helpline 1098.
Karnataka HC adopts Calcutta's child custody rules
Karnataka High Court orders interim use of Calcutta HC's child custody guidelines to protect children's mental health. Next hearing set for March 2026. Read the full story.
Karnataka HC Adopts Calcutta HC's Child Custody Guidelines
Karnataka High Court mandates applying Calcutta HC's child custody guidelines in all cases. This move aims to ensure child welfare and consistency in sensitive legal battles.
HC Refuses to Suspend Father's Visitation Rights in Custody Row
Punjab & Haryana High Court dismisses a mother's plea to stop father's visitation rights, citing child's welfare. Justice Sumeet Goel directs parties to family court. Read the full judgment details.
Lok Sabha passes bill to repeal 71 outdated laws
Lok Sabha approves the Repealing and Amending Bill, 2025, to scrap 71 obsolete laws. Union Law Minister says the move aims to reverse colonial-era legacies. Read the full list of laws being removed.
Mysuru: 32 child pregnancies recorded from April-Oct 2025
Mysuru recorded 32 child pregnancy cases between April and October 2025. Experts credit declining numbers to fear of legal action against child marriages. Full details inside.
Ludhiana Police Crack Down on Child Marriage, File 200+ Cases
Ludhiana Police Commissioner launches a major awareness and enforcement drive against child marriage, registering over 200 cases. Learn about the initiative and its impact.
Pocso Accused Escape Custody in Punjab, Threat Looms
Two men accused of horrific child sexual assaults escape custody in Ludhiana and Chandigarh. Police have no leads, raising serious safety concerns for children in the region. Read the full report.
SC: Work-from-Home Not Sole Child Custody Factor
Supreme Court clarifies that a parent working from home does not automatically get child custody. The bench emphasized both parents contribute to family needs. Read the full ruling details.
Pocso Convict Arrested in Lucknow After 3 Years on Run
Krishnanagar police arrest Rahul Kumar, convicted under Pocso Act in 2015, after a three-year chase. He altered his look and worked in Delhi. Read the full story.
Multi-Agency Push for Child Protection in Lucknow
Key Lucknow stakeholders held a major consultation to strengthen child protection, identifying gaps and enhancing coordination for vulnerable children. Learn about the initiatives.
Silent Child May Signal Overwhelmed Nervous System: Expert
Neurologist Dr. Bing explains why a quiet child isn't always calm. Learn the signs of a brain in survival mode and how adults can help foster healthy emotional growth.
Jharkhand HC grants child custody to mother, upholds 'mamta'
Jharkhand High Court grants custody of a minor to the mother, emphasizing the unique bond of 'mamta'. The court cited psychological studies on mother-infant bonding. Read the full analysis.
Boy, 5, dies of suffocation after banana enters windpipe
A five-year-old boy in Erode died after a banana he was eating slipped into his windpipe. The incident highlights the need for vigilance with young children. Read the full report.
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