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Child exploitation in crime rising; granting anticipatory bail would send
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The Delhi High Court has refused anticipatory bail to a woman accused of trafficking a child to Delhi and using him in an illicit liquor racket observing that the exploitation of children in criminal activities is "increasing day by day" and that granting anticipatory bail in such cases w
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"We propose to reduce juvenile age to 14": Delhi BJP MP Manoj Tiwari
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Delhi BJP MP Manoj Tiwari said he will propose reducing the juvenile age under the Juvenile Justice Act 2015, to 14 for prosecution against heinous crimes. He plans to propose it by introducing a Private Member's bill in the Lok Sabha.
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POCSO court in Kerala sentences mother, step-father to 180 years rigorous
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The verdict was pronounced by Special POCSO Court Judge Ashraf AM under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, and the Juvenile Justice Act (JJ Act)
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Punjab becomes 1st state to empanel sign language experts under Juvenile J
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The announcement was made by Dr Baljit Kaur, Minister for Social Security, Women and Child Development. These experts will be deployed district-wise to provide support services to children in need.
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Delhi HC seek LG and Police replies on Juvenile Justice Compliance PIL
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The Delhi High Court has sought responses from the Lieutenant Governor and the Delhi Police regarding a public interest litigation (PIL). The PIL aims to ensure that every Special Juvenile Police Unit in each district of Delhi includes all the members mandated by the Juvenile Justice (Care a
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BJP slams AAP over showcasing children in X post; says, "Using kids for di
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Gaurav Bhatia on Tuesday launched a scathing attack against the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) over a video showcasing children supporting AAP for the upcoming Delhi assembly elections posted on the social media platform X and called it a violation of the Juveni
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CBI files chargesheet against nine in infant trafficking case
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed a chargesheet on Wednesday against nine accused in an alleged case of trafficking, sale and purchase of infants.
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Pune car accident: "Legal action will be taken against all accused," say p
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The two IT professionals, who were travelling on a bike, died on May 19 at 2.30 am after a car allegedly driven by a drunk 17-year-old boy crashed into them.
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Pune luxury car crash: 90-day process to determine whether teen should be
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
"If a juvenile or CCL is arrested, investigative agencies must file a charge sheet within 30 days of the arrest to consider them as an adult. After the charge sheet is filed, a two-month procedure follows, which includes psychological and social assessments along with a de-addiction test. Th
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"Identity of minor should not be revealed:" NCPCR Chairperson on Pune car
Updated : 2 years ago IST
"Through you (ANI), I appeal to all activists and media persons that the police have done their job and the law will take its course. However, in the midst of all this, if anyone reveals the identity of the minor, it will also be a crime under the same law under which these cases have bee
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"Adopted stringent approach, will ensure justice for victims" says Pune Po
Updated : 2 years ago IST
"From the very first day, whether it was registering the offence under Section 304 of the IPC or presenting it in court for trial or initiating action against the father and pub owners under the Juvenile Justice Act, the police's role has been integral from the beginning. Yesterday, I also m
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Pune rash driving case: Police seek permission to try juvenile accused as
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Two individuals, including a young woman, lost their lives after a luxury car collided with their motorcycle near Kalyani Nagar in Pune in the early hours of Sunday, said police officials.
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