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 Jhansi POCSO court sentenced a 23-year-old man to life imprisonment for abducting and raping a 3-year-old girl. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 2,11,000 for the victim's rehabilitation.
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 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.
A Kolhapur court sentenced a 35-year-old man to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for raping a Class VIII student. DNA proof confirmed him as the baby's father. Read the full details.
Bombay High Court affirms conviction of 83-year-old man for raping a 9-year-old in 2012, rejecting age as a mitigating factor. Read the full details of the landmark judgment.
A Banda court sentenced a man to death for the brutal rape and assault of a five-year-old girl in Kalinjar town. The swift verdict came in 160 days. Read the shocking details.
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.
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.
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.
A 12-year-old boy in Nagpur was rescued after being allegedly chained & locked by his parents for hours daily over two months. He is now in a govt home. #ChildRights #Nagpur
A 12-year-old boy in Nagpur, found chained and locked by his parents, was rescued by the District Child Protection Cell. The child, with severe bruises, is now safe. Read the full story.
A Mehsana POCSO court sentenced Kanji Thakor to 20 years in jail and a Rs 30,000 fine for impregnating a minor. The court also ordered Rs 1.5 lakh compensation for the victim. Read the full details.
A new report reveals Delhi's high disposal rate for POCSO cases, highlighting progress and challenges in justice for child sexual abuse victims. Read the key findings.
Is your child showing signs of high intelligence? Look for deep curiosity, emotional awareness, and creative problem-solving. Discover 10 key behaviours that indicate you're raising a smart kid.
Explore the rise of child influencers aged 3-7 on Instagram and YouTube in India. Meet the young stars and learn expert insights on the psychological impact of early social media fame.
Hapur police arrested two for kidnapping children to sell to childless couples. A 3-year-old boy was rescued and reunited with his family. Read the full investigation details.
The Supreme Court acquits a man in a 2013 rape case, citing a 'sixth sense' that the parties could reconcile. The bench emphasized the need for nuance in consent cases. Read the full legal analysis.
Patna district administration rescued 20 children & 4 women from begging. Joint operation targets trafficking, kids sent to shelter homes. Monthly drives planned. Read more.
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.
Porvorim police arrest a man hired for school transport for allegedly raping a minor girl. The accused is in police custody as villagers demand justice. Read the full report.
A Ranaghat court has convicted nine individuals for the gang rape and subsequent death of a teenager in Hanskhali. The CBI-led case saw the verdict delivered on Monday. Read the full details.
A survivor of the 2016 Bulandshahr gang rape, now 23 and studying law, speaks out ahead of sentencing. Her family changed cities 5 times, faced harassment, but found hope in conviction. Read her powerful journey.
A 34-year-old man from Ayodhya arrested for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl in Gurgaon. The case emerged after she delivered a baby at Sector 10 hospital. Read the full details.
A survivor of the 2016 Bulandshahr highway gang rape, now a law student, reveals the family's 8-year struggle for justice and normalcy. Read her powerful story of trauma and resilience.