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Telangana High Court Quashes FIR Against Junior Civil Judges Accused Under SC/ST Act By Colleague

Live Law

The Telangana High Court has granted relief to two Junior Civil Judges in a long pending case of 10 years, wherein they were charged under Section 3 of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act, 1989. “It is pertinent to mention that respondent No.5 has lodged a complaint against the petitioners on 09.10.2015, subsequent to the report submitted by the …

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Gauhati High Court Sets February 2025 Deadline For State To Notify Draft Rules & Child Protection Policy

Live Law

The Gauhati High Court recently directed the Assam Government to inform it by February 25, 2025, about the status of the issuance of notification for the Draft Rules and Child Protection Policy; filling of the vacancies, and the status of social audit and tentative time of completion of the said audit. The division bench comprising Justice Kalyan Rai Surana and …

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Treat children with humanity, officials tell care home organisers in A.P.

The Hindu

Officers of the Juvenile Welfare and Women Development and Child Welfare have asked the heads and staff of Child Care Institutions and the State-run Sishu Gruhas to look after the children staying in the homes with humanity. The Principal Secretary, WD&CW, Senior Citizens and Juvenile Welfare, A. Surya Kumar, who participated in a two-day training programme for Juvenile Welfare Department …

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Rise In Sexual Offences Against Children Serious: Madhya Pradesh HC Initiates Suo Motu PIL, Questions Centre/State On POCSO Act Implementation

Live Law

Taking into account the "substantial growth of sexual offences against children below the age of 18 years" in the state, the Jabalpur bench of the Madhya Pradesh has initiated a suo-moto PIL to enquire from the Central as well as the State Governments as to what steps have been taken on the implementation of the POCSO Act. The court further …

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Allahabad High Court urges UP government to aid children with disabilities

India Today

The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to establish adequate educational, medical, and support facilities across all districts to ensure the comprehensive development of children with disabilities. Highlighting the disparity in resources across districts, the court emphasised the importance of equitable access to essential services for children with disabilities. In its order, the court instructed the state …

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Sambhal Violence | Allahabad High Court CJ-Led Bench Directs Listing Of PIL Seeking FIR Against DM, SP Before Appropriate Bench

Live Law

A Bench led by Chief Justice Arun Bhansali of the Allahabad High Court today directed that a Public Interest Litigation plea, which seeks the filing of an FIR against the Sambhal District Magistrate, Superintendent of Police, the concerned SHO, and other responsible officers in connection with their alleged involvement in the violence that occurred last month in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, …

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Sensitive Counselling Of Children Needed To Address Impact Of Offences: Justice SN Pathak Of Jharkhand High Court

Live Law

Jharkhand High Court's Juvenile Justice-cum-POCSO Committee in collaboration with an NGO SAMARPAN had organized a two-day program titled “हर बच्चा अनमोल रत्न” at the Observation Home, Dumardaga, Ranchi, on November 29 and 30. Pathak, Judge and Chairperson of the Juvenile Justice -cum- POCSO Committee, and Guest of Honour, Justice Anubha Rawat Choudhary, Judge and Member of the Committee. Guest of …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Allahabad High Court CJ-Led Bench Directs Listing Of PIL Seeking CBI Probe Into Sambhal Violence Before Appropriate Bench

Live Law

The Chief Justice Arun Bhansali-led Bench of the Allahabad High Court today directed the listing of a Public Interest Litigation plea seeking a CBI probe into the violence that erupted last month in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, before a bench with the jurisdiction to hear criminal PILs. The PIL plea also prays for the following reliefs: Appoint a special investigation team, …

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4 weeks ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice On PIL To Include Legal Education & Self-Defense Training In School Curriculum

Live Law

The Supreme Court today issued notice on a public interest litigation seeking integration of legal education and self-defense training in school curriculum.A bench of Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan passed the order. The Supreme Court today issued notice on a public interest litigation seeking integration of legal education and self-defense training in school curriculum. It states that a private …

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4 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu government tells all schools to observe awareness week on child abuse

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: The School Education Department has directed schools across the state to observe awareness week against child abuse from November 25 to 29. The department has asked CEOs to submit reports with details on the number of schools that conducted committee meetings and action taken on complaint box grievances. Furthermore, all high and higher secondary headmasters in government and private …

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1 month ago

Children's Court Meant To Try Not Just Cases Where Child Rights Are Violated But Also Juveniles To Be Tried As Adults: MP High Court

Live Law

In a recent judgement, the MP High Court clarified the Children's Court is not only for trying the cases where child rights have been violated and victims are children but also for juveniles aged 16-18 who are accused of committing heinous offences. In Sections 15 and 18 of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, it is laid down that Juvenile Justice …

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1 month ago

Ensure no child remains out of school: Payal MLA, ADC to officials

Hindustan Times

Payal MLA Manwinder Singh Giaspura and additional deputy commissioner Dr Harjinder Singh Bedi conducted a review of the district education development committee on Friday. They emphasised the importance of ensuring access to quality education for every child in the district and directed the education department to ensure that no student is left without school access. Payal MLA Manwinder Singh Giaspura …

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Three years after G.O, advisory panel in schools to curb sexual harassment non-functional

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: Though the state’s school education department issued a government order in June 2021 outlining safety guidelines to protect students from sexual harassment, the measures laid out in the order have largely remained on paper. was issued after the schools in the state became the focus of the #MeToo movement, especially after allegations of sexual harassment against a commerce teacher …

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AP HC directs AP government to protect girls in welfare hostels

Deccan Chronicle

Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh High Court has directed Andhra Pradesh government to formulate guidelines to protect girls staying in welfare hostels of the state. A single judge bench of justice N. Harinath issued the directive while hearing a petition filed by K. Sankaraiah, who worked at the AP Social Welfare Residential School in Gutti. He pointed out that if staff members …

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Govt To Consider Verifying Criminal Antecedents Of School Teachers Before Appointment: State Tells Madras High Court

Live Law

The Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday informed the Madras High Court that it was considering bringing in a proposal whereby appointments to the Secondary Grade Teachers, PG Assistants, or any other posts in the Government schools and government Aided Institutions shall be made only after verifying the antecedents of the candidates. Advocate General PS Raman appearing for the state informed …

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Telangana teacher behaves inappropriately with Class 5 girl, principal among 3 arrested

India Today

Telangana Police arrested a government school teacher, the school principal, and a former public representative following allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards a Class 5 student at a primary school in Kamareddy district. According to reports, the school principal allegedly tried to suppress information about the incident, with the former public representative reportedly mediating in the matter. Bikhnoor police subsequently registered …

Telangana Teacher Behaves

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Decoding the Labyrinth: Learning Disabilities in the Indian Classroom

The Hindu

The article highlights the complex nature of learning disabilities and the challenges faced by students with various learning differences. It emphasizes the importance of early identification and intervention, using screening tools and evidence-based methods tailored to India's needs. The article also highlights the role of technology, cultural shift, and the involvement of stakeholders to create an inclusive education system that …

Education India Children Learning Disabilities

2 months ago

Private Schools Seek Clarity on Admission of Marginalised Children under Right to Education Act in Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu

Private schools in Andhra Pradesh seek clarification from the government on the admission of marginalised children under the Right to Education Act. The High Court has set aside a notification issued by the previous YSR Congress Party, allotting 25% seats in private unaided schools free of cost to children from marginalised communities. However, the government has not clarified its stand …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Calcutta HC: PIL seeking registration of FIR against Vineet Goyal to be heard on October 7

The Hindu

The Calcutta High Court on Friday said that a PIL seeking registration of an FIR against former Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal for allegedly revealing the name of the R G Kar Medical College and Hospital rape-murder victim will be heard by it on Monday. Mr. Goyal, who was the Commissioner of Kolkata Police when the gruesome incident took place …

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Telangana: 6-Year-Old Sexually Assaulted By Teacher, Protests Erupt At Kamareddy School

ABP News

A six-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by a Physical Education teacher at a school in Kamareddy town, Telangana. Kamareddy Superintendent of Police Sindhu Sharma confirmed that a complaint was lodged on Monday regarding the alleged assault at Jeevadhan School, as reported by India Today. He said, "A PET teacher molested a girl child in Jeevadan School, Kamareddy. The SP has …

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

Supreme Court slams child rights body NCPCR: 'Don't drag us in your agenda'

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court on Tuesday pulled up the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights over its petition seeking a Special Investigation Team probe into cases of children allegedly sold by shelter homes in Jharkhand of the Missionaries of Charity founded by Mother Teresa. The apex court said that the child rights body was empowered to conduct enquiry and take …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Madrasas ‘unfit’ for proper education, child rights panel tells Supreme Court

The Hindu

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights, the top child rights protection body in the country, has told the Supreme Court that madrasas are “unsuitable or unfit” places for children to receive “proper education”. “According to the information available the Deoband Madrasa fanned out across South Asia and has also set up seminaries, or madrassas, teaching an austere version …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Badlapur case: Bombay High Court asks Maharashtra government why it suspended education officer

The Hindu

An education officer, suspended after two kindergarten children were sexually abused in Badlapur, moved the Bombay High Court on Friday seeking a stay on his suspension saying he has been framed. “The petitioner found out about the sexual abuse on August 18, and promptly contacted the Ambernath block education officer, asking him to visit the school in Badlapur, conduct an …

Education Court Suspension State Officer Badlapur Petition

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court to hear on September 24 plea seeking implementation of Centre's guidelines on safety, security of children in schools

The Hindu

In the wake of recent sexual assault incidents of children in some schools, including Badlapur in Maharashtra, the Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear on September 24 a plea filed by an NGO seeking implementation of the Centre’s guidelines on safety and security of children in educational institutes across the country. Appearing for the non-governmental organization, ‘Bachpan Bachao Andolan’, …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Advocate (Protection) Act in the offing: Telangana HC Chief Justice

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Chief Justice Alok Aradhe of the Telangana High Court Justice on Thursday assured the advocates community that their desire for an Advocate Act would soon see the light of the day. Speaking after hoisting the National Flag, Justice Aradhe said that the High Court had recommended to the government to bring in the Act, especially considering the recent attacks …

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4 months, 1 week ago

CJ recuses from hearing PIL seeking direction to law colleges to adhere to academic year

The Hindu

Telangana High Court Chief Justice Alok Aradhe on Monday recused himself from hearing a PIL over delay in commencement of law degree courses as per schedule. The CJ, who was hearing the PIL along with Justice J. Sreenivas Rao, decided to recuse himself from hearing the matter when senior counsel appearing for Bar Council of India informed the court that …

Law Pil Law Colleges

4 months, 2 weeks ago

NCRC Conference Tackles Corporal Punishment in Schools

Deccan Chronicle

Visakhapatnam: The National Child Rights Commission on Tuesday held a district-level conference to address the pressing issue of corporal punishment in educational institutions. In line with the Right to Education Act of 2009, the commission underscored its zero-tolerance policy towards any form of physical or mental abuse inflicted on students. Kesali Apparao, chairman of the Andhra Pradesh State Child Rights …

Child Schools

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Child rights panel seeks report on student delivering a baby at KGBV in Prakasam district

The Hindu

The State Commission for Protection of Child Rights took suo motu cognisance of the case related to the delivery of a baby by an intermediate student in the Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya in Prakasam district recently. “The Commission directed the Prakasam district officials to submit a report on the incident and the action taken against the negligent staff and officers,” …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Juvenile Justice Committee of A.P. High Court grills officials on minor girl delivering baby at welfare school

The Hindu

The Juvenile Justice Committee of the Andhra Pradesh High Court, which inquired into the incident of the delivery of a baby by an Intermediate student at the Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya at Kothapatnam in Prakasam district, reportedly expressed concern over poor monitoring of students in the welfare school. Earlier, the Juvenile Justice Committee asked the KGBV, police and the institute …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Telangana HC wants stray dog menace monitored

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: A two-judge panel of the Telangana High Court directed the state and GHMC authorities to constitute a State Monitory and Implementation Committee by the next hearing to address and mitigate attacks by stray dogs, especially leading to deaths of children aged four and five. The panel comprising Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Anil Kumar Jukanti was dealing with …

Telangana Hc Wants Stray

5 months, 3 weeks ago

State-aided schools in Tamil Nadu should be treated on a par with government schools, says Justice Murugesan panel

The Hindu

The State Education Policy drafted by the expert committee under retired Madras High Court judge Justice D. Murugesan is learnt to have observed that formal schooling must begin only at Class I in all institutions on “completion of 5 years” as on 31st July of an academic year. “The stages of school are to be understood as 5+3+2+2, forming respectively, …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Inquiry officer appointed on MLC’s petition

Deccan Chronicle

ANANTAPUR, JUNE 30 Commissioner of School Education has appointed M.R. Prasanna Kumar, additional director of School Education as inquiry officer to hold an inquiry on a petition filed by TD MLC Rama Gopal Reddy against Kadapa regional joint director of School Education Y. Raghava Reddy.The TD MLC has alleged that while being the district educational officer of Kadapa, Raghava Reddy …

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A true ‘Peranbu’ story

New Indian Express

TIRUCHY : Like any other parent, P Sundaram, close to become a septuagenarian, was always worried about his 37-year-old son, who is intellectually disabled. Though there are welfare departments for persons with disability, Sundaram points out, “Persons with intellectual disabilities are far different from other disabilities and they need more attention and care.” However, Siragugal stands out both as a …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

PIL Challenging Rahul Gandhi's LS Election: Allahabad HC Seeks Registry Report On HC's 2016 Directive Against Petitioner's Advocate

Live Law

The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday directed its registry to submit its report on a 2016 Judgment of the High Court passed related to the advocate representing the petitioner in a Public Interest Litigation plea challenging Rahul Gandhi's election to the Lok Sabha. "This court has perused the judgment of the Division Bench of this Court in the case of …

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6 months ago

Include posts of special education teachers in DSC-2024, appeals APUSTF

The Hindu

Members of the Andhra Pradesh Unemployed Special Teachers Federation on Sunday appealed to the State government to include posts of special education teachers in the DSC-2024 notified to fill over 16,000 vacant teacher posts in Andhra Pradesh. Around 200 special education teachers arrived at Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu’s office in the morning to draw his attention to their grievances, …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Complete Supreme Court Quarterly Digest 2024- [January To March]

Live Law

Abuse of Process of Law Special Leave Petitions - Several matters, wherein the special leave petitions are filed either against the order seeking adjournment or the order issuing notices or grant/refusal of interim protections. Darshan Singh v. State of Punjab, 2024 LiveLaw 13 : AIR 2024 SC 627 : 3 SCC 164 Section 319 – Discretionary powers of High Court …

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7 months ago

Himachal High Court issues notice to State government over violation of human rights at a children’s home

The Hindu

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has issued a notice to the State government, among others, seeking a reply on the alleged gross violation of human rights of children at an observation cum special home situated in Shimla. The other respondents include the Director, State Women and Child Development Department; the District Programme Officer; the Superintendent of the observation home; and …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Chief Justice DY Chandrachud reveals he was caned in school, ‘Physical wound healed but….’

Live Mint

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Saturday shared an incident from his childhood when he was caned in school. While addressing the National Symposium on Juvenile Justice organized by the Supreme Court of Nepal in Kathmandu, CJI Chandrachud went back to memory lane and revealed how the incident left a profound impact on his mind. The top judge said …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Girls lead the way in Telangana SSC results

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: The Telangana State Secondary School Certificate results for 2024 showed a significant increase in pass percentages, climbing from 86.60% in 2023 to 91.31% this year. The examinations, held from March 18 to April 2, 2024, with evaluations following shortly after, had 4,94,207 regular candidates and 11,606 private candidates.Among regular candidates, girls achieved a 93.23% pass rate compared to boys' …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Families navigate high costs and scarce resources in Kerala's autism landscape

New Indian Express

He broadly explains autism thus: “Autism is a communication disorder and is a broad term. “If we can identify a person’s forte and provide ample training, they will be able to function without much intervention.” He cites one example. “Years ago, parents brought a Class X boy for consultation, saying they weren’t able to find a rehabilitation centre for him. …

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8 months ago

HC declines to interfere in rules for Special Teachers’ recruitment

The Hindu

The Telangana High Court on Tuesday declined to pass a direction to change the minimum qualifying marks required for filling up the posts of Special Education Teacher observing that it cannot interfere in the rules prescribed by the National Council for Technical Education. A bench of Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Anil Kumar Jukanti dismissed a petition filed by …

Education

8 months ago

Telangana HC Refuses to Interfere in SGT Notification Plea

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court was not inclined to interfere in the minimum qualifying marks set up in the notification for 796 posts of special education teachers for children with special needs at the primary level in the category of Secondary Grade Teachers. The notification mandated that the applicants must possess Intermediate or its equivalent exam as recognised by the …

Education Telangana Hc Notification Plea

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Early Identification Is Key, Say Health Experts

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: For the World Autism Day observed on April 2, Indian Institute of Public Health organised an autism awareness session on Monday in their campus premises in Rajendra Nagar. Speaking at the session, Unicef chief of field office for Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka Dr Zelalem Birhanu Taffesse said there is a need for early identification of neurodevelopmental delays in …

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Fill Up Relinquished Posts With Those in Present Merit List: HC to Govt

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court directed the state government to consider filling up the fallout and relinquished vacancies in the Gurukul lecturer and non-teaching posts with the next meritorious candidates, instead of declaring them as vacancies. Justice Pulla Karthik was dealing with a petition seeking directions to the state government to fill up posts of lecturers in degree colleges junior …

9 months ago

Schoolchildren at PM Modi’s Coimbatore road show | FIR registered, action to be taken against headmaster, report called for

The Hindu

The Sai Baba Colony Police registered a First Information Report on Tuesday, against the management of a government-aided school for bringing schoolchildren to participate in a roadshow led by BJP leader and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Coimbatore on March 18. She instructed the management of the government-aided Sri Sai Baba Vidyalayam Aided Middle School to take strict action against …

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NGOs urge NHRC to take steps to prevent abuse of children in shelter homes

The Hindu

The representatives of several NGOs have urged the National Human Rights Commission to initiate measures to prevent the abuse of children living in childcare homes in Andhra Pradesh. The NGO representatives took several cases related to abuse of children in Child Care Institutions, trafficking and other human rights violation incidents to the notice of the NHRC. “We have brought issues …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Registers Suo Motu Case On Letter Petition Against Exclusion Of Visually Challenged Candidates From MP Judicial Service

Live Law

The Supreme Court on Thursday took suo motu cognizance of a rule in the State of Madhya Pradesh, which completely excludes visually impaired and no-vision candidates from seeking appointment to judicial services.Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said that he received a letter taking objection to the exclusion of visually impaired candidates from the MP judiciary. The Supreme Court on …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

G.O in place, activists urge govt to appoint members to JJB, CWC

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: The social welfare department has issued a G.O constituting a committee, headed by a retired high court judge, for the selection of social worker members to the Juvenile Justice Board and chairperson and members of Child Welfare Committee. The committee will also include six other members- director of social defence, who will be the ex-officio member secretary, two representatives …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

Child slapping incident: SC to examine implementation of Right to Education in Uttar Pradesh on March 15

The Hindu

The Uttar Pradesh government on Friday informed the Supreme Court that child rights protection agencies like Childline, Muskan, and HAQ have been roped in to provide counselling to a seven-year-old Muslim child who was repeatedly slapped by his classmates on the orders of their teacher at a Muzaffarnagar private school. Appearing before a Bench headed by Justice A.S. Oka, Uttar …

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10 months ago

A.P. High Court stays operation of rule that makes B.Ed graduates eligible for SGT posts

The Hindu

A Division Bench of the Andhra Pradesh High Court on Wednesday stayed the operation of Rule 5a of G.O. 11 dated February 12, 2024, rendering B.Ed graduates ineligible for Secondary Grade Teacher posts. In his petition, Mr. Suresh said the action of the respondents in issuing the SGT Scheme of Selection Rules, 2024, vide G.O. 11 extending equal eligibility to …

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