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High Court of Bombay at Goa Considers Challenge to State's Rejection of Premature Release for Life Convict. Convict's Petition Seeks Acceptance of SSRB Recommendation Despite Negative Opinion from Convicting Court.

The petitioner, a life convict, filed a criminal writ petition seeking directions to the State Government to accept the recommendation of the State Se...

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Supreme Court Interprets Scope of 'Child' under POCSO Act in Appeal Concerning Mentally Challenged Victim. Mental Age of Adult with Cerebral Palsy Considered for Applicability of Special Procedures under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012.

The case concerned a criminal appeal by the prosecutrix, a 38-year-old woman suffering from cerebral palsy (R. Hemiparesis), through her mother. An FI...

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High Court of Bombay Issues Suo Motu Directions to State to Ensure Proper Care for Mentally Deficient Children in Homes. State’s Failure to Implement Juvenile Justice Act Provisions Prompted Mandatory Directions for Streamlined Recognition, Management Committees, and Mental Health Care.

This suo motu Public Interest Litigation was initiated by the High Court of Judicature at Bombay on the basis of a newspaper report dated 24 August 20...

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Bombay High Court Upholds Maharashtra RTE Amendment Rules 2024 Exempting Private Unaided Schools Near Government/Aided Schools from 25% Quota. The Amendment Rules are held intra vires the RTE Act and Constitution, as they promote efficient resource allocation and prevent duplication of facilities.

The Bombay High Court dismissed a batch of petitions challenging the Maharashtra Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (Amendment) Rules,...

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Bombay High Court Directs Strict Compliance with Child Victim Rights in POCSO Cases. Court Mandates Implementation of Section 40 POCSO Act and Section 439(1-A) CrPC to Ensure Child Participation and Legal Assistance.

The petitioner, a social worker assisting child victims of sexual abuse, filed a Public Interest Litigation before the Bombay High Court seeking enfor...

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Supreme Court Restores Conviction for Aggravated Penetrative Sexual Assault Under POCSO Act Despite Victim's Consent and Cohabitation. Consent of a Minor Is Irrelevant for Offences Under the POCSO Act and Section 376 IPC, and the High Court Exceeded Its Jurisdiction by Acquitting Based on Such Consent.

The Supreme Court of India dealt with a suo motu writ petition and a criminal appeal arising from a judgment of the Calcutta High Court. The backgroun...