 | Stuck in legal woes, Tamil Nadu child rights panel inactive for a yearChild rights activists also stressed the importance of an independent body, especially in light of recent incidents such as the attack by four juveniles on a student and his sister in Nanguneri. |
 | Over 1,000 children molested in their own homes last year, says Kerala child rights panel reportThe startling figures, which appeared in the recent report, indicated that their homes were not safer for the survivors. |
 | NCPCR pulls up Chhattisgarh, seeks chief secretary’s reply on 39,000 infant deaths since 2019They told Kanoongo that the “alarming figure” has been given by the deputy chief minister T S Singhdeo, who also holds the portfolio of health department, |
 | JU student death: 'A clear case of physical assault', comments child rights body advisorThe advisor claimed, Kundu's death is a clear case of physical assault perpetrated on the student for which "we will recommend stringent punishment against those involved in the 'unpardonable' crime." |
 | Rights panel issues strict rules for parading childrenAccording to a complaint, in a girls school in Karungapally district, many children fainted during an Independence Day rally last year due to prolonged exposure to the scorching sun. |
 | Rahul Gandhi broke law by disclosing minor’s identity: NCPCRBesides the Juvenile Justice Act, the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act and the Indian Penal Code also make disclosing the identity of a minor victim a punishable offence, NCPCR said. |
 | Goa child rights body concerned over delay in medico-legal care to minor sexual assault survivorsCommission said the slow pace of investigation, delay in deposition of samples with Forensic Science Laboratory and less centres for medico-legal care are the loopholes that need to be sealed. |
 | NCPCR told to review infrastructure gaps in shelter homes, ensure child protectionMission Vatsalya provides Rs 9.25 lakh for the construction of the CWC buildings. The children’s homes being constructed must have two rooms of 300 square feet each. |
 | Three new POCSO courts to take up cases against MPs, MLAsThese courts will be in addition to the 8 courts notified to deal with cases relating to the trial of offences against children, violation of child rights and for trial of offences under POCSO act. |
 | Issue special directives in Karnataka to protect school kids: Child Rights CommissionThe committee also raised issues like students bringing phones to schools, watching adult content, and smoking as tobacco shops are nearby. |
| Radio silence on number of street kids in Hyderabad, their plightRecently, a stranger who offered her tea and biscuits, subjected her to a horrifying assault. Swathi, who now resides in a rehabilitation centre, struggles to find the words to express her ordeal. |
