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Supreme Court Pushes Stronger Ban On Child Labour Why in the News ? The Supreme Court issued notice to the Central Government on a PIL demanding stricter prohibition of child labour in entertainment and hospitality-related sectors. The Court also directed the NCPCR to prepare a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for rescue and rehabilitation of affected …
Read MoreSAFETY OF VICTIMS PARAMOUNT IN POCSO BAIL CASES: SUPREME COURT Why in the News? Bail cancelled: The Supreme Court of India cancelled bail granted to an accused in a 2024 gang rape case involving a minor, highlighting the intersection of criminal justice and environmental jurisprudence, including considerations of environmental clearances and impact assessments. Judicial censure: …
Read MoreKarnataka HC Introduces Tech-Driven SOP for Child Abuse Cases Why in the News ? The Karnataka High Court has issued a technology-based Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) titled “SOP for Protection and Rehabilitation of Minor Victims of Sexual Offences, 2025” to ensure faster justice, prevent bureaucratic delays, and protect victims’ confidentiality through digital tracking mechanisms. This …
Read MoreRespecting the Health Rights of India’s Children Syllabus: GS Paper – 2: Issues Related to ChildrenGovernment Policies & Interventions GS Paper – 3: Social MediaEffects of Globalization on Indian Society Why in the News ? The recent death of 25 children in Madhya Pradesh due to contaminated cough syrup has once again exposed serious lapses …
Read MoreBangladesh’s First MPI Reveals Child Poverty Crisis Why in the News? Bangladesh released its first National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), showing that children face significantly higher poverty than adults. The report, supported by UNICEF and the EU, urges targeted interventions to tackle deprivations in health, education, and living standards. Key Findings from Bangladesh’s MPI Report: …
Read MoreBIHAR LAGS IN BIRTH REGISTRATION: CRS REPORT HIGHLIGHTS CONCERNS Why in the News? CRS report findings: Bihar’s birth registration coverage was just 3.7% in 2000 and 16.9% in 2005, far below the national averages of 56.2% and 62.5%, respectively, according to data from the Civil Registration System (CRS) and vital statistics system available on crstn.org. …
Read MoreRAJASTHAN, TELANGANA, BIHAR LEAD CHILD LABOUR RESCUE OPERATIONS Why in the News? New report: Rajasthan, Telangana, and Bihar top the list of child labour rescue operations in 2024-25. Widespread issue: 53,651 children rescued nationwide, with 90% in the worst forms of child labour. Enforcement gaps: Despite high rescue numbers, states like UP and MP show …
Read MoreVELPUR’S MODEL TO END CHILD LABOUR Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Government Policies & Interventions Issues Related to Children Why in the News? June 12 marks the World Day Against Child Labour, observed globally under the International Labour Organization (ILO) to highlight persistent child labour issues. This day serves as an opportunity to reflect on …
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