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SC issues notices to Centre on PIL seeking ban on employment of children in orchestras, spas

The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Centre, NCPCR, and NHRC regarding a PIL. The petition seeks a complete ban on employing children and adolescents in orchestras, dance troupes, massage parlours, and spas. Concerns are raised about exploitation and trafficking. The court is considering directions to prohibit such employment…

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SC stays NCPCR recommendation to shift Madarssa students to govt schools

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the NCPCR recommendations asking states to shift students of unrecognised Madrassas to government schools. Read further on Dynamite News:

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NCPCR Chief: "About 1.25cr children deprived of basic education rights"

NCPCR Chief Kanoongo said that the rights body after studying the issue for nine years found that approximately 1.25 crore children are deprived of their basic rights. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Ministry directs removal of ‘Bournvita’ from health drink category

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued a directive to e-commerce platforms to remove drinks such as Bournvita from the category of "health drink." This is a significant action focused on protecting consumers, especially youngsters. This ruling is in response to the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights…

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Crimes against children not hidden, criminals are punished: NCPCR on 96% rise in child rape cases

NCPCR assures that crimes against children are being addressed with a robust mechanism and criminals are punished.

The Hindu

NCPCR summons YouTube official over indecent content involving mothers and sons

NCPRC summons YoutTube officials, after it is accused of portraying potentially indecent acts involving mothers and sons on its platforms.

The Hindu

3 officials suspended in Bhopal children’s home case; missing girls safe, says Madhya Pradesh CM

Suspension of 3 officials & showcause notices issued after illegal children's home found in Bhopal; 27 girls missing, all safe. FIR filed.

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NCPCR Chairman instructs police to submit report on allegations of minor being handcuffed in Kotagiri

NCPCR chair Priyank Kanoongo conducted inquiry into allegations of police handcuffing minor victim of sexual abuse in Udhagamandalam. Kanoongo spoke to victim and investigating officer, and received 200 petitions from residents. He asked police to submit detailed report to NCPCR.

The Hindu

Case filed against NCPCR chief for ‘trespassing’ into an orphanage

NCPCR team accused of trespassing in orphanage; FIR registered against Priyank Kanoongo and team for alleged violation of IPC sections. Kanoongo claims orphanage running without license, children not allowed to go to school; issued notice to Chief Sec. of Karnataka to take legal action.

The Hindu

Delhi HC seeks police reply on plea against Rahul Gandhi for ‘revealing’ rape victim’s identity

Delhi HC gives police 10 days to respond to plea seeking FIR against Rahul Gandhi for sharing pic of minor rape victim's parents on X. NCPCR says Rahul violated Juvenile Justice Act, 2015. X suspended his account & removed post. Matter listed for Dec 21.

The Hindu

Child rights camps to be held in Kallakurichi and Villupuram districts in Tamil Nadu

NCPCR to hold grievance redressal camps in Kallakurichi and Villupuram on Oct 12 & 13. Complaints of child rights violations to be heard. Written submissions to be made with details of grievances. NCPCR to examine & prepare summary of complaint & send to concerned authority for redressal. Applicant to be…

The Hindu

Auto rickshaw driver arrested for raping minor girl in Ujjain, 'tries to escape' during probe; MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan says strictest punishment will be given to accused

UJJAIN(MP): Police in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain city on Thursday arrested an auto rickshaw driver for allegedly raping and brutalizing a girl, aged about 12, who had been found wandering on the city streets in injured condition three days ago.

The Times of India

NCPCR summons 20 A.P. Collectors for not submitting details of drug abuse, child trafficking

--/NCPCR summons 20 AP district Collectors for not submitting info on drug abuse, trafficking of children. Joint Action Plan prepared to prevent drugs, trafficking; Collectors asked to explain measures taken under JJ Act, COTPA, hold awareness meetings, install CCTVs.

The Hindu

NCPCR summons 20 district Collectors for not submitting details of drug abuse among children in AP

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights served summons on 20 district Collectors of Andhra Pradesh for not submitting the details on drug abuse and trafficking of children.

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Jamiat calls for stringent action against U.P. school principal

Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind urges govt. to take swift action against perpetrators of 'Slap Your Muslim Classmate' video. Maulana Madani vehemently asserts "nafrat ka pathshala" (school of hatred) is unacceptable.

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Uttar Pradesh: Six arrested after video of objectionable acts with 2 minors surfaces

Two boys were allegedly stripped and tortured with chilli powder in their private parts in Uttar Pradesh's Siddharthnagar. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Applications invited for Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar Awards

NCPCR invites applications from children for PMRBP Awards-2024 in fields of bravery, science/tech, environment, sports, social service, arts/culture & innovation. Last date for online applications is Aug 31, 2023. Indian citizens aged 18 or below can apply on https://awards.gov.in. NCPCR urges field staff to create awareness & submit applications on…

The Hindu

J&K schools reluctant to admit children with special needs

Parents of children with special needs in J&K struggle to get school admission due to lack of inclusive environment. After receiving notice from NCPCR, DoE sent circular to ensure no school denies admission to such children.

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Beaten for wearing bindi at school, Class 10 girl ends life in Jharkhand

BJP president Babulal Marandi shocked by school girl's suicide after being beaten for wearing bindi; appeals to CM Soren to take stern action & cancel school's affiliation. NCPCR taking cognizance of matter.

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NCPCR team denied permission to meet ‘injured’ children in West Bengal

The Chairperson of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) alleged that its fact-finding inquiry team was not allowed by the West Bengal State Election Commissioner to visit and meet the “injured” children in Murshidabad due to Model Code of Conduct which came into force ahead of the…

The Hindu

NHRC issues notice to Bengal government over attack on child rights team

The NCPCR is lawfully empowered to enquire, on its own, on the basis of a complaint, on any matter relating to an alleged violation of the rights of the children.

The Hindu

NCPCR writes to Saharanpur DM after Darul Uloom Deoband notice on learning English

Close on the heels of the Deoband Darul Uloom’s circular asking its students not to learn English, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights, wrote to the District Magistrate, Saharanpur, to take action

The Hindu

Will discuss NCPCR member’s comment on two-finger test with the Chief Minister, says Ma. Subramanian

After assuring doctors that they had performed their job by following the rules, the member told the media that the tests were conducted, says the Health Minister. He was inspecting the IMCOPS factories in Chennai

The Hindu

T.N. Governor’s allegations on forced virginity tests | NCPCR team to visit Chidambaram on May 24

A team from the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) will would visit Chidambaram on May 24, in connection with Tamil Nadu Governor R. N. Ravi’s allegation of forced virginity tests (two-finger tests) being performed on girls, who were believed to be victims of child marriage. NCPCR member…

The Hindu

Madrasas violate student rights, children’s body tells Allahabad HC

The NCPCR, in its affidavit in Allahabad HC says that it noted through numerous complaints that madrasas work in an “arbitrary manner” and this is against the provisions of RTE Act and Juvenile Justice Act.

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