The Supreme Court shifts focus from 2025's off-court controversies to a pivotal 2026 calendar packed with landmark cases on religious freedom, citizenship laws, and fundamental rights. Explore the key legal battles ahead.
A routine check on East Coast Road led to the discovery of an illegal child care centre in Chennai. Officials found 21 children in confined rooms without mandatory surveillance. The centre has been sealed.
Chandigarh Commission for Child Rights issues advisory to Excise Dept ahead of New Year, urging strict checks to prevent minors from accessing alcohol & tobacco. Read the key measures.
Pune reports a significant decline in crimes involving juveniles in 2025, with 368 cases recorded. However, police warn that involvement in serious offences remains high, highlighting the need for continued rehabilitation efforts like Mission Parivartan.
A shocking incident in Belagavi's Raibag where a toddler was forced to consume alcohol sparks outrage. Excise department vows strict action against the bar. Details inside.
A 14-year-old boy in Agra has been booked for allegedly sexually assaulting a four-year-old neighbour. The accused was traced and sent to a juvenile home. Read the full details.
Three juveniles apprehended after an alleged eve-teasing incident escalated into a physical scuffle in northeast Delhi's Farsh Bazar. Police have registered a case. Read for details.
A 15-year-old student in Rourkela has been sent to a correctional home for allegedly raping a 14-year-old classmate, who became pregnant. The girl attempted to terminate the pregnancy with pills. Read the full details.
An Ahmedabad court dismissed a Muslim couple's adoption request, citing incompatibility with personal law. The ruling highlights adoption procedures under the Juvenile Justice Act for Muslims.
The Himachal Pradesh government appoints Justice Surinder Singh Thakur (retd) as chairperson of the state selection committee for juvenile justice bodies for a three-year term.
Senior judge BK Dakshayini calls for urgent police action on child marriage & abuse in Hassan. Training held on POCSO, Juvenile Justice Acts. Learn the key directives.
A criminal case registered against a Hyderabad school principal for allegedly instructing Class 10 students to assault a Class 7 boy. Police investigation underway under BNS and Juvenile Justice Act.
Delhi Police requests to try juveniles as adults surge by 123%. Learn about the legal process, case details, and expert insights on this critical shift in juvenile justice.
A 17-year-old boy shot a 49-year-old man dead in Muradnagar's Olympic Tiraha market to avenge his uncle's murder from 2007. The Class XI student then surrendered at the police station. Read the full story.
Karnataka Police arrest school owners after viral video shows brutal assault on a 16-year-old differently-abled boy. The school was operating without a license. Read for details and action taken.
Bagalkot police arrest couple running special needs school after video surfaces showing brutal assault on a 16-year-old boy. The school was operating without a licence.
Budaun police arrest four women under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita after their minor sons harassed a Class 8 girl. Action aims to hold parents accountable for 'acche sanskar'. Read more.
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar police solve murder of hearing & speech-impaired man found in sack under Godavari bridge. Two adults arrested, one juvenile detained. Read the full investigation details.
An Ahmedabad sessions court rejects bail for a Class 10 student accused of stabbing a peer. The juvenile remains in custody as the legal battle continues. Read the full details.
Mohali administration rescues 8 children in anti-begging operation under Project Jeewanjyot 2.0. Officials stress education, safety, and rehabilitation as top priorities. Report child begging on Helpline 1098.
A Delhi court sentenced a Child in Conflict with Law (CCL) to life imprisonment for the 2017 rape and murder of a 60-year-old woman. His mother had earlier sought cancellation of his bail citing violence and alcoholism.
A Pune court has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the 2021 murder of a 13-year-old kabaddi player. The crime, involving 25 stab wounds, occurred in Bibvewadi. Read the full details of the verdict and the court's reasoning.
A 14-year-old student at KISS, Bhubaneswar, was murdered by three classmates over a bucket. Police have booked eight officials for cover-up. Read the shocking details.
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.
Ten years after reforms were promised, India's juvenile justice system remains broken. Institutional gaps continue to fail children and derail their futures. Read our analysis.
Parliament has approved the Insurance Amendment Bill 2025, amending three key laws: the Insurance Act, 1938, LIC Act, 1956, and IRDA Act, 1999. Read about the sector's transformation.
Prayagraj police have formed two special teams to arrest five juveniles accused of assaulting a Class XI student near Salori. The incident stemmed from a prior clash between rival student groups. Read for details.
Pune Police's Mission Parivartan has successfully reformed over 700 juvenile offenders through skill training and counselling. A 19-year-old's story highlights the transformative journey from crime to becoming a role model. Read how this initiative is cha
A 16-year-old boy was stabbed to death by a classmate in a Pune coaching centre. Police seek trial of the juvenile as an adult. Read the full details.
BJP MP Manoj Tiwari introduces a bill to amend the Juvenile Justice Act, aiming to try 14-16 year olds accused of heinous crimes as adults. Read the full details and implications.