Supreme Court to hear on September 24 plea seeking implementation of Centre's guidelines on safety, security of children in schools
7 months 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’, senior advocate HS Phoolka apprised the top court that only five States have implemented the Centre’s guidelines for the safety of children and sought an early hearing on the petition. The Bachpan Bachao Andolan said the safety of the children is being compromised and they are being subjected to “sexual abuse and assault” due to the failure of the state/UT governments to notify the guidelines framed by the Ministry of Human Resource Development in consultation with the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights. “These guidelines have been developed for fixing the accountability of the School Management in the matter of Safety and Security of Children studying in Government, Government-aided and Private Schools,” the NGO said.

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Safety measures: Scheme for inspection of all schools in state finalised, govt informs HC
1 week, 6 days ago

Safety measures: Scheme for inspection of all schools in state finalised, govt informs HC

Hindustan Times  

The state government has informed the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court that it has finalised the scheme for inspection of all the schools in the state with regard to safety measures. The order was passed by a division bench of Justice Alok Mathur and Justice Brij Raj Singh recently on a public interest litigation petition filed by Gomti …

Rise in sexual abuse cases in T.N. schools: children’s federation urge State to install CCTV
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rise in sexual abuse cases in T.N. schools: children’s federation urge State to install CCTV

The Hindu  

With the rise in cases of sexual harassment and abuse of children in schools, the Confederation of Arunodhaya Children Sangam has urged Chief Minister M.K. In districts like Krishnagiri, Manaparai, Villupuram they are aware of the sexual harassment of children by teachers.” The children urged the government to sensitise children, parents and teachers about sex education and safe touch, set …

What have you done so far for protection of child rights? Madras HC asks T.N., Puducherry govts
2 months, 1 week ago

What have you done so far for protection of child rights? Madras HC asks T.N., Puducherry govts

The Hindu  

The Madras High Court on Thursday called for status reports from governments of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on the steps taken by them to implement a slew of 15 directions issued by the Supreme Court in 2018 for effective implementation of the laws related to protection of child rights. Amicus Curiae T. Mohan and senior counsel Pragyan Sharma, representing Bachpan …

Government schools should also comply with safety norms, says Karnataka High Court
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Government schools should also comply with safety norms, says Karnataka High Court

The Hindu  

Observing that government schools are not exempt from various safety norms that are prescribed for private aided and unaided schools, the High Court of Karnataka has directed the Principal Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy, to formulate a detailed action plan within six weeks and submit a report on how the government schools will also comply with those norms. …

Supreme Court Reserves Judgment On Plea Seeking Policy For Free Sanitary Pad Distribution To School-Going Girls
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Reserves Judgment On Plea Seeking Policy For Free Sanitary Pad Distribution To School-Going Girls

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today reserved its judgment on the pan-India implementation of the Union's national policy 'Menstrual Hygiene Policy for School-going Girls' in Government and Government-aided schools for adolescent girl children from Classes 6-12.A bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan on November 12 had directed the Union Government through Additional Solicitor. The Supreme Court today reserved its judgment …

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

Ministry of Education urges states to enforce school safety guidelines
7 months ago

Ministry of Education urges states to enforce school safety guidelines

Hindustan Times  

The Ministry of Education has issued a directive to all States and Union Territories to implement the "Guidelines on School Safety and Security-2021" to enhance the protection of children in educational institutions. The Ministry has requested States and UTs to provide updates on the notification status of these guidelines within their jurisdictions. The guidelines, aligned with the Protection of Children …

Badlapur sexual assault case: Maharashtra Bandh to FIR against school for not complying with POCSO Act
7 months, 1 week ago

Badlapur sexual assault case: Maharashtra Bandh to FIR against school for not complying with POCSO Act

Live Mint  

Badlapur sexual assault case: An FIR against the school authorities, for not complying with the provisions of section 19 of the POCSO Act, in connection with the alleged sexual assault of two fourth-grade girls at a school in Badlapur, Maharashtra. The SIT in the case said, “FIR registered against the school authorities for not complying to the provisions of section …

Badlapur assault case: SIT registers FIR against school authorities
7 months, 1 week ago

Badlapur assault case: SIT registers FIR against school authorities

Op India  

The special investigation team for Badlapur sexual assault against minors has registered an FIR against the school authorities, for not complying with the provisions of section 19 of the POCSO Act which mandates that every authority when they come to know about any such kind of sexual assault against minors are obligated to report this to police authorities for further …

Badlapur minors' alleged sexual assault case: FIR registered against school authorities
7 months, 1 week ago

Badlapur minors' alleged sexual assault case: FIR registered against school authorities

India TV News  

The Special Investigation Team probing the sexual assault case involving minors at a school in Badlapur has registered an FIR against the school authorities. The FIR was filed for failing to comply with Section 19 of the POCSO Act, which mandates that any authority aware of a sexual assault against minors must report it to the police. The Bombay High …

Badlapur sexual assault case: ‘Did you register any case against the school?’ Bombay HC asks girls
7 months, 1 week ago

Badlapur sexual assault case: ‘Did you register any case against the school?’ Bombay HC asks girls

Live Mint  

Amid violent protests in Maharashtra, the Bombay High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of the alleged sexual assault of two girls at a school in Badlapur. ‘Accused will be severely punished.,’ says Piyush Goyal Union Minister and BJP MP from North Mumbai, Piyush Goyal said, “The accused should be severely punished and strict action should be taken at the …

If schools are not safe, what does a child do? Bombay HC express shock in Badlapur minors sexual assault case
7 months, 1 week ago

If schools are not safe, what does a child do? Bombay HC express shock in Badlapur minors sexual assault case

New Indian Express  

The bench said it was appalled to note that the Badlapur police had not probed the case properly. The bench said it was not at all "happy" with the manner in which the Badlapur police handled the case. "We are only interested in seeing that the victim girls get justice and this is exactly what the police should have also …

Badlapur School Case LIVE Updates: Maharashtra DGP Assures Justice To Victims, Court Extends Custody Of Accused
7 months, 1 week ago

Badlapur School Case LIVE Updates: Maharashtra DGP Assures Justice To Victims, Court Extends Custody Of Accused

ABP News  

Badlapur School Sexual Assault Case Live Updates: Please follow this space for all the latest news and updates on the sexual assault case on two school girls in Maharashtra's Badlapur. Massive outrage erupted on Tuesday over sexual assault of two four-year-old girls at a school in Badlapur by a 23-year-old male cleaning staff member. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis …

[Child Abuse] Jammu & Kashmir HC Seeks Govt's Stand On Suggestion To Mandate Sex Education In Schools, Establish One-Stop Complaint Centres
1 year, 5 months ago

[Child Abuse] Jammu & Kashmir HC Seeks Govt's Stand On Suggestion To Mandate Sex Education In Schools, Establish One-Stop Complaint Centres

Live Law  

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has sought government's stand on a series of recommendations put forth by lawyer-activist Meenu Padha in an ongoing suo moto case concerning protection of children from abuse and exploitation in the Union Territory.The recommendations include a suggestion to mandatorily include sex education in school curriculum and to establish one-stop complaint centres. The Jammu and …

Children’s rights violated in TS govt schools, students subject to assaults and abuse
2 years, 1 month ago

Children’s rights violated in TS govt schools, students subject to assaults and abuse

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The lesson on child rights, one of the most important topics included in the Class 5 Environmental Studies textbook, is not taught in the classrooms to those who would benefit the most — the students. Many government school students come from marginalised sections and are victims of abuse and are forced to work as domestic help. She added that …

Supreme Court Notice to Centre on Plea Challenging Amendment to Juvenile Justice Act
2 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court Notice to Centre on Plea Challenging Amendment to Juvenile Justice Act

News 18  

The Supreme Court Monday sought a response from the Centre to a plea challenging the recent amendment to the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 by which certain categories of offences against children have been made non-cognizable. The top court was hearing a plea filed by Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights challenging the amendment made to the Juvenile Justice Act, …

Centre issues guidelines fixing accountability of schools for students' safety
3 years, 5 months ago

Centre issues guidelines fixing accountability of schools for students' safety

Hindustan Times  

Provide a secured infrastructure; timely medical aid; prompt action on complaints reported by students; prevention of bullying, corporal punishment discrimination and use substance abuse; and strict implementation of covid-19 guidelines. Centre issues guidelines fixing accountability of schools for students' safety The 'Guidelines on School Safety and Security' have been prepared by an expert committee following a Supreme Court’s order. It …

'Let Government Take Decision': SC on Plea Seeking Reopening of Schools
3 years, 6 months ago

'Let Government Take Decision': SC on Plea Seeking Reopening of Schools

The Quint  

The bench also comprising justice BV Nagarathna said that court cannot take over governance and decide these issues. Petitioner Amar Prem Prakash said he is echoing the sentiments and feelings of a large body of the student community and fraternity of the country, particularly underprivileged and voiceless children. The petitioner said he is aggrieved by the indecision and vacillation on …

Child Rights Commission takes cognisance of report on children kept in madrasas
4 years, 11 months ago

Child Rights Commission takes cognisance of report on children kept in madrasas

Op India  

The National Commission for Protection of Children Rights has taken cognisance of the report broadcasted on India Today about how children were crammed into small rooms in the madrasas in Delhi during the lockdown, with no regard to the social distancing norms amidst raging coronavirus outbreak in the country. The letter brings to attention the blatant violation of the social …

Calcutta HC Issues Directions To Prevent Child Sexual Abuse In Schools [Read Order]
6 years, 4 months ago

Calcutta HC Issues Directions To Prevent Child Sexual Abuse In Schools [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court on Friday directed authorities to appoint counsellors in about one lakh educational institutions in West Bengal to protect students from sexual abuse.The Court was acting on a petition filed by parents of a girl child who suffered abuse by physical education teachers of a city based school. The Calcutta High Court on Friday directed authorities to …

Dehradun rape: Safety of students in private schools questionable
6 years, 6 months ago

Dehradun rape: Safety of students in private schools questionable

Hindustan Times  

The recent gang rape of a girl in a Dehradun school has once again raised questions regarding safety and security of schoolchildren. SC Guidelines As per the Supreme Court guidelines on child safety in schools, a school management should install sufficient CCTV cameras on campus, facing road and and periphery. Accountability Welham Boys’ School principal Guneet Bindra said, “When parents …

To safeguard children's rights, J and K govt calls for establishing Child Protection Committees in schools
6 years, 7 months ago

To safeguard children's rights, J and K govt calls for establishing Child Protection Committees in schools

India Today  

The Jammu and Kashmir government has called for setting up of Child Protection Committees in all schools and other educational centres to safeguard children's rights. Necessity for establishing a child protection mechanism A meeting was convened to discuss the framework, necessity for establishing, promoting and strengthening child protection mechanism that recognises, promotes and protects child rights at the grassroots level. …

Frame Guidelines To Ensure Safety Of School Children Within 3 Months: SC to HRD Ministry
6 years, 11 months ago

Frame Guidelines To Ensure Safety Of School Children Within 3 Months: SC to HRD Ministry

Live Law  

“The Ministry of HRD shall draft guidelines after going through the suggestions submitted by various states, Petitioners and stakeholders. It shall be submitted within three months”, the SC bench said.A bench of justices Adarsh Kumar Goel and Rohinton Nariman of the Supreme Court today directed the Ministry of. A bench of justices Adarsh Kumar Goel and Rohinton Nariman of the …

Frame Guidelines To Ensure Safety Of School Children Within 3 Months: SC to HRD Ministry
6 years, 11 months ago

Frame Guidelines To Ensure Safety Of School Children Within 3 Months: SC to HRD Ministry

Live Law  

“The Ministry of HRD shall draft guidelines after going through the suggestions submitted by various states, Petitioners and stakeholders. It shall be submitted within three months”, the SC bench said.A bench of justices Adarsh Kumar Goel and Rohinton Nariman of the Supreme Court today directed the Ministry of. A bench of justices Adarsh Kumar Goel and Rohinton Nariman of the …

Supreme Court directs HRD ministry to decide upon school safety guidelines within three months
6 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court directs HRD ministry to decide upon school safety guidelines within three months

Firstpost  

Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Centre to decide in three months on demands for framing the safety guidelines for all schools. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Centre to decide in three months on demands for framing the safety guidelines for all schools, as sought by the father of a seven-year-old boy who was killed in …

Why Aren’t Schools Prosecuted for Crimes on Kids in Their Care?
7 years, 3 months ago

Why Aren’t Schools Prosecuted for Crimes on Kids in Their Care?

The Quint  

In the past two months, four different incidents in schools in Delhi-NCR have shaken society – a 4-year-old sexually assaulted by school teachers inside the school’s washroom; the murder of a 7-year-old by a 16-year-old student inside a washroom in Ryan International school; an 11-year-old sexually abused by school staff inside school washroom in Greater Noida; and a 4-year-old sexually …

Supreme Court seeks Centre's response on plea demanding guidelines on child safety in schools
7 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court seeks Centre's response on plea demanding guidelines on child safety in schools

Firstpost  

The top court tagged the plea of the lawyers along with the petition filed by the father of seven-year-old Pradyumna, who was killed allegedly by a bus conductor at Gurugram’s Ryan International School. New Delhi: A plea seeking framing of “non-negotiable” child safety conditions and implementation of guidelines to protect school children from sexual abuse and murder on Friday prompted …

SC Notice To Centre, States On Plea By Women Lawyers Seeking Guidelines For Improving Safety Of School Students
7 years, 6 months ago

SC Notice To Centre, States On Plea By Women Lawyers Seeking Guidelines For Improving Safety Of School Students

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today issued notices to the Centre and all states on a plea by two women lawyers seeking framing of non- negotiable child safety conditions and implementation of existing guidelines to protect school-going children from offences like sexual abuse and murder across the country.Giving the parties three weeks time to respond, a bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak …

SC Notice To Centre, States On Plea By Women Lawyers Seeking Guidelines For Improving Safety Of School Students
7 years, 6 months ago

SC Notice To Centre, States On Plea By Women Lawyers Seeking Guidelines For Improving Safety Of School Students

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today issued notices to the Centre and all states on a plea by two women lawyers seeking framing of non- negotiable child safety conditions and implementation of existing guidelines to protect school-going children from offences like sexual abuse and murder across the country.Giving the parties three weeks time to respond, a bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak …

Ryan school murder: SC notice to Centre, states on plea over safety of students
7 years, 6 months ago

Ryan school murder: SC notice to Centre, states on plea over safety of students

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notices to the Centre and state governments on a petition seeking comprehensive guidelines and a monitoring process for safety and security in schools. Two lawyers had moved the petition after last week’s murder of an eight-year-old inside the toilet of Ryan International School in Gurgaon. Earlier, a bench, headed by Chief Justice of India …

Supreme Court issues notice to the Centre and all states for a reply in three weeks
7 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court issues notice to the Centre and all states for a reply in three weeks

New Indian Express  

The Supreme Court on Friday heard the plea filed by two women lawyers seeking implementation of the existing guidelines to ensure safety and security of children in schools today. A bench, headed by Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra and Justices Amitava Roy and A.M. Khanwilkar, said that it has already issued a notice on a similar plea filed by …

Here's what parents can do to ensure their children's safety at school
7 years, 6 months ago

Here's what parents can do to ensure their children's safety at school

India Today  

School, a centre for learning that has always been known as a sheltered and secure place, is facing flak from the public for the lack of safety seen in recent incidents. The recent news showcasing the horrifying plight of children within school premises has put a big question mark on the safety of students in schools. Here's what teachers and …

Two Women Lawyers Move SC Over Safety Of School Children
7 years, 6 months ago

Two Women Lawyers Move SC Over Safety Of School Children

Live Law  

Spurred by the murder of a seven year old boy in Gurugram’s Ryan International School, two women lawyers moved the Supreme Court seeking framing of non- negotiable child safety conditions and implementation of existing guidelines to protect school-going children from offences like sexual abuse and murder across the country.A bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices Amitava Roy and …

Two Women Lawyers Move SC Over Safety Of School Children
7 years, 6 months ago

Two Women Lawyers Move SC Over Safety Of School Children

Live Law  

Spurred by the murder of a seven year old boy in Gurugram’s Ryan International School, two women lawyers moved the Supreme Court seeking framing of non- negotiable child safety conditions and implementation of existing guidelines to protect school-going children from offences like sexual abuse and murder across the country.A bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices Amitava Roy and …

Ryan International School murder: Supreme Court to hear on September 15 plea over safety of school children
7 years, 6 months ago

Ryan International School murder: Supreme Court to hear on September 15 plea over safety of school children

India TV News  

The Supreme Court today agreed to hear on September 15 a plea filed by two women lawyers seeking implementation of existing guidelines to ensure safety and well-being of children in schools across the country. A bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices Amitava Roy and A M Khanwilkar said that it has already issued notice on a similar plea …

SC to hear on Sept 15 plea over safety of school children
7 years, 6 months ago

SC to hear on Sept 15 plea over safety of school children

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court today agreed to hear on September 15 a plea filed by two women lawyers seeking implementation of existing guidelines to ensure safety and well-being of children in schools across the country. A bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices Amitava Roy and A.M. Khanwilkar said that it has already issued notice on a similar plea filed …

Ryan International murder case: SC to hear plea over safety of school children on 15 September
7 years, 6 months ago

Ryan International murder case: SC to hear plea over safety of school children on 15 September

Firstpost  

SC agreed to hear a plea seeking implementation of existing guidelines to ensure safety and well-being of children after Ryan International murder. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear on 15 September a plea filed by two women lawyers seeking implementation of existing guidelines to ensure safety and well-being of children in schools across the country. A …

Gurugram school murder: Maneka Gandhi urges parents, school to remain vigilant , report child abuse on POSCO e-box
7 years, 6 months ago

Gurugram school murder: Maneka Gandhi urges parents, school to remain vigilant , report child abuse on POSCO e-box

Firstpost  

Union Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi on Saturday urged parents and school authorities to remain vigilant New Delhi: Terming the murder of a seven-year-old student in Ryan International School “unfortunate”, Union Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi on Saturday urged parents and school authorities to remain vigilant about any actual or suspected occurrences of child abuse. — …

State govt plans child protection policy for tribal boarding schools
8 years, 4 months ago

State govt plans child protection policy for tribal boarding schools

Hindustan Times  

Following the incident of two minor girl students complaining of sexual assault at a tribal boarding school in Buldhana in Vidarbha, the Maharashtra government is formulating a comprehensive policy for protection of tribal children studying at boarding schools across the state. A school management committee will also function as the Child Protection Committee for tribal boarding schools and carry out …

Peshawar attack: Govt. advisory on school security
10 years, 3 months ago

Peshawar attack: Govt. advisory on school security

The Hindu  

While both Houses of Parliament on Wednesday passed a resolution condemning Tuesday’s attack on an army school in Peshawar killing 132 children, in schools across the country too, students observed two minutes of silence. In his condolence message at the Pakistan High Commission, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval said, “The whole of India was shocked and stunned to learn about …

Petition demands guidelines preventing mental and physical abuse in education institutions; SC issues notice to Centre and States
10 years, 3 months ago

Petition demands guidelines preventing mental and physical abuse in education institutions; SC issues notice to Centre and States

Live Law  

A Supreme Court Bench comprising of Chief Justice of India H.L. Sikri has demanded an explanation from the Centre and the State Governments with respect to lack of stringent guidelines to prevent sexual abuse of children in the school premises throughout the country, in view of the rising incidents of such abuse. It is the duty of schools, government and …

Court asks govt. to ensure public safety
10 years, 5 months ago

Court asks govt. to ensure public safety

The Hindu  

The Madras High Court on Monday said schools and colleges should function as usual on October 7 and directed the government to ensure public safety and maintain law and order so that no untoward incident takes place. “The State government will be held responsible for any untoward incident,” said a Special Bench comprising Justices S. Vaidyanathan and R. Mahadevan while …

SC to hear plea against HC verdict on nursery admissions
11 years, 8 months ago

SC to hear plea against HC verdict on nursery admissions

India TV News  

New Delhi, Jul 12: The Supreme Court today agreed to hear a plea challenging the Delhi High Court's order that the Right to Education Act is not applicable to nursery admissions in unaided private schools. A bench of justices H L Dattu and Dipak Misra issued notice to Delhi government seeking its response on an appeal filed by an NGO, …

Gurgaon: schools debate child protection policy
11 years, 9 months ago

Gurgaon: schools debate child protection policy

Hindustan Times  

Schools across the city are mooting the introduction of a child protection policy to safeguard students, following the alleged molestation case of a student in a city school. HT Image Suncity World School and The Heritage School have already formulated policies and will be releasing them as public documents for parents as well as students shortly. “We are releasing a …

A shockingly unethical trial
13 years, 10 months ago

A shockingly unethical trial

The Hindu  

The question whether all human clinical trials undertaken in India are conducted ethically has been answered. The final report of the three-member committee appointed by the central government to go into the alleged irregularities in the conduct of the human papilloma virus vaccine trial reveals gross ethical violations. The “casual approach,” which saw the informed consent forms, the most sacrosanct …

PIL seeks guidelines to civic schools for safety of children
15 years ago

PIL seeks guidelines to civic schools for safety of children

The Hindu  

The mother of a seven-year-old boy who lost vision in one eye in a mishap in a municipal school has approached the Bombay High Court seeking issuance of guidelines to civic body-run schools with regard to providing a safe and secure environment to the students. Sherbano Khan filed a public interest litigation after her son Sohail Mohammad, a class II …

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