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juvenile justice act news

Ludhiana: Gang selling newborns busted, ASHA worker among 6 held, say Cops

The accused in the custody of Khanna Police on Monday. (HT Photo)
Published on May 19, 2026 03:28 am IST

District Magistrates can now decide adoption pleas, rules HC

District Magistrates can now decide adoption pleas, rules HC
Published on May 05, 2026 03:40 am IST

District magistrates competent to decide adoption proceedings: Bombay HC

District magistrates competent to decide adoption proceedings: Bombay HC
Published on May 04, 2026 08:10 pm IST

Delhi court upholds bail for minor in Dwarka crash

(Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on Apr 21, 2026 04:34 am IST

Uttam Nagar violence: JJB denies bail to accused minors, says ‘release could disturb public peace’

Uttam Nagar violence: JJB denies bail to accused minors, says ‘release could disturb public peace’
Published on Apr 10, 2026 04:31 pm IST

Dwarka SUV crash: Juvenile board denies bail to accused, says release will 'defeat ends of justice'

Dwarka SUV crash: Juvenile board denies bail to accused, says release will 'defeat ends of justice'
Updated on Apr 09, 2026 11:37 pm IST

Man booked for ‘inhuman treatment’ meted out to minor in Una

Una police has registered a case against a man for his inhuman treatment with a minor girl, after the video of the incident went viral on social media. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image)
Published on Apr 06, 2026 03:38 am IST

Illegal to conduct age-check test on a minor if proper certificates available: HC

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court has said that, according to Section 94 of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, school or board certificates should be considered first for determining age. (FILE PHOTO)
Published on Mar 30, 2026 06:40 am IST

CAG report flags gaps in child protection measures in Delhi between 2018-21

CAG report flags gaps in child protection measures in Delhi between 2018-21
Published on Mar 23, 2026 11:23 pm IST

Apex body directs states to ensure compliance with adoption procedures, child identity protection

Apex body directs states to ensure compliance with adoption procedures, child identity protection
Published on Mar 16, 2026 02:50 pm IST

Class 9 student attacks hostel mates, kills one before fleeing in Karnataka

According to police, the accused student used an iron rod and a sharp object to assault his classmates.
Published on Mar 08, 2026 07:12 pm IST

Arrested when minor, HC orders release, repatriation of Bangladeshi prisoner in jail for 21 years

Arrested when minor, HC orders release, repatriation of Bangladeshi prisoner in jail for 21 years
Published on Mar 07, 2026 11:41 am IST

Tripura: 3 women held for tying, assaulting minor girl over suspected 20 theft

The accused women alleged that the child stole 20 from them; however, police are investigating to verify the fact. (Representative photo)
Published on Feb 08, 2026 10:46 am IST

Child in Conflict with Law escapes from RIMS

Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi (HT FILE)
Published on Feb 03, 2026 10:35 pm IST

Haryana rights panel orders probe after Karnal teacher slaps Class 7 student

Taking cognisance of reports that a Class 7 student at a private school in Karnal was repeatedly slapped by a teacher, the Haryana Human Rights Commission (HHRC) has ordered a time-bound inquiry into the incident. (Representational photo)
Published on Jan 30, 2026 03:12 pm IST

Woman burns 5-year-old stepdaughter's private parts for bedwetting in Kerala

The suspect, a woman originally from Bihar, was apprehended on Thursday
Published on Jan 09, 2026 12:36 pm IST

Ludhiana: Minor caught with heroin, ammunition

Police officials said efforts were on to identify and apprehend the supplier and the intended recipient. (HT Photo)
Published on Jan 09, 2026 04:14 am IST

Underage drinking: Child rights panel issues advisory in Chandigarh

The commission has also appealed to parents and guardians to remain vigilant and ensure that children are in safe environments during the festivities. (HT Photo for representation)
Published on Dec 30, 2025 07:18 am IST

Two teachers booked for harassing 6-year-old boy

Two teachers booked for harassing 6-year-old boy
Published on Dec 26, 2025 06:10 am IST

Minor boy booked for creating deepfake photo of female classmate in Jamshedpur

A 13-year-old boy made a deepfake photo of his female classmate using AI and making it viral on social media (Shutterstock/Representative use)
Published on Dec 21, 2025 03:06 am IST

Shopkeeper held for coercing 11-year-old to steal jewellery from his house

Shopkeeper held for coercing 11-year-old to steal jewellery from his house
Published on Dec 18, 2025 05:56 am IST

2021 Ramdarbar stabbing: Juveniles, treated as adults, get life term in Chandigarh

At the time of the offence, the accused were minors; the primary accused was aged 16 years and 10 months (Representational Image)
Published on Dec 17, 2025 07:32 am IST

UP orders Aakanksha Samiti women to inspect KGBVs fortnightly

Representational image (Sourced)
Published on Nov 27, 2025 04:10 am IST

Gurugram school management booked as student suffers fracture while boarding bus

The Gurugram Police were probing the case. (X)
Published on Nov 24, 2025 04:03 pm IST

HC stays trial court proceedings against BJP spokesperson in a matter linked to a Pocso case

Kapor allegedly posted on social media a copy the FIR of a Pocso case (Representative photo)
Published on Nov 21, 2025 04:08 am IST

Kerala woman accused of injuring minor daughter with hot spatula, arrested

The incident based on which the FIR was lodged occurred two days ago, police said, adding that further investigation was being carried out in the matter.
Updated on Nov 18, 2025 06:01 pm IST

Teacher booked for slapping, isolating 3-year-old boy

Teacher booked for slapping, isolating 3-year-old boy
Published on Oct 29, 2025 04:42 am IST

Pune rural police arrest two for extorting gold from minor

The accused have been identified as Mayur alias Shashikant Bhisad, 21, and Kishor Dahale, 22, both from Parbhani district. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Published on Oct 26, 2025 05:16 am IST

SC seeks UP reply on juveniles in Agra jail

SC seeks UP reply on juveniles in Agra jail
Published on Oct 23, 2025 05:28 am IST

Newborn baby sold for 1 lakh in Maharashtra's Thane; 4 booked

A first information report (FIR) has been registered against the couple who sold their baby under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015,.
Updated on Oct 17, 2025 10:52 pm IST