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High Court of Karnataka Hears Criminal Appeal by Child in Conflict with Law Challenging Conviction Under IPC, POCSO Act, and SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The appeal raised issues of improper preliminary assessment by the Juvenile Justice Board and Children's Court regarding whether the child should be tried as an adult, violating principles of natural justice.

13 Jun 2024

The appeal arose from a conviction of a Child in Conflict with Law (CCL) for offences under Sections 366 and 376(2)(i) of the Indian Penal Code, Secti...

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Bombay High Court Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of Deaths of Mentally Challenged Children in Children's Home Due to Malnutrition and Neglect - State Directed to Ensure Immediate Relief and Prosecution of Offenders. The Court held that the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution of India has been brazenly infringed, and the State has a duty to protect children in institutional care.

16 Sep 2010

The Bombay High Court took suo motu cognizance of a newspaper article published in Mumbai Mirror on 24 August 2010, which highlighted the inhuman cond...

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Supreme Court Sets Aside High Court's Acquittal Under POCSO Act, Restores Conviction for Sexual Assault Without Skin-to-Skin Contact Requirement. The Court held that 'sexual assault' under Section 7 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, does not require direct skin-to-skin contact; physical contact with sexual intent suffices, overturning the High Court's narrow interpretation.

18 Nov 2021

The Supreme Court of India adjudicated multiple criminal appeals arising from judgments of the Bombay High Court, Nagpur Bench, concerning interpretat...

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Bombay High Court at Goa Dismisses Writ Petition Challenging Goa Children's Act, 2003 as Premature. Petitioner Convicted for Kidnapping and Murder of Minor Cannot Challenge State Legislation When Appeal Against Conviction is Pending.

6 Oct 2018

The petitioner, Rohan Pradeep Dhungat, was convicted by the Goa Children's Court in Special Case No.28/2006 for offences including kidnapping for rans...

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High Court of Bombay at Goa Reduces Sentence of Appellant in Child Assault Case Under Goa Children's Act, 2003 and IPC Section 323. The court held that the sentence of one year imprisonment and fine of Rs. 1,00,000 under Section 8(2) of the Goa Children's Act, 2003 was disproportionate and reduced it to the period already undergone with a reduced fine of Rs. 25,000.

11 Nov 2025

The appellant, Dinesh Gawas, was convicted by the Children's Court for the State of Goa at Panaji in Special Case No. 113/2015 for offences under Sect...

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Bombay High Court Allows Habeas Corpus Petitions for Custody of Children Allegedly Adopted Through Unlawful Means — Emphasizes Child's Welfare Over Procedural Irregularities in Adoption Deeds. Court holds that writ of habeas corpus is maintainable by persons claiming custody of minor children, even if not biological parents, and that the best interest of the child is paramount, directing interim custody to petitioners pending investigation.

22 Jul 2024

The Bombay High Court dealt with three writ petitions seeking habeas corpus for custody of minor children who were taken away by the Child Welfare Com...

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WRIT PETITION NO. 4457 OF 2015

14 Aug 2015

The Petitioners, various unaided schools including minority schools, filed writ petitions before the High Court of Bombay challenging Government Resol...

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High Court of Judicature at Bombay Directs State Government to Constitute State Commission for Protection of Child Rights Under the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005 Due to Prolonged Non-Compliance with Section 17. The Court Found That the Secretary of the Commission Cannot Exercise the Powers of the Commission and Ordered a Fresh Process for Appointment of Chairperson and Members Through Wide Publicity.

2 May 2016

The Public Interest Litigation was filed by Forum for Fairness in Education, an NGO, seeking enforcement of the Commissions for Protection of Child Ri...

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High Court of Bombay Considers Relative Adoption under Juvenile Justice Act Despite Lower Court Rejection. Prospective Adoptive Parents and Biological Parents Seek to Invoke JJ Act for Adoption of Minor Girl Not Orphaned or Surrendered.

30 Jun 2021

The case concerned a civil revision application before the High Court of Bombay, Nagpur Bench, filed by prospective adoptive parents and biological pa...

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Bombay High Court Considers Whether Unaided Minority Schools Are Bound by 25% Admission Obligation Under RTE Act. The Court Examines if Land Grants or Nominal Lease Rents Constitute Government Aid Under Section 12(1)(c) of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009.

24 Dec 2013

The Bombay High Court was called upon to decide a clutch of writ petitions that raised a significant legal question concerning the applicability of th...

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