Bombay HC issues directions for proper functioning of State Commission for Protection of Child Rights [Read Judgment]

The High Court of Bombay recently issued directions for proper functioning of the State Commission, to be constituted under the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005.The Court was hearing a PIL filed by the NGO, Forum for Fairness in Education, alleging that the provisions of the Act are not being implemented in its letter and spirit in the State of Maharashtra.The. The High Court of Bombay recently issued directions for proper functioning of the State Commission, to be constituted under the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005. The NGO’s submissions had highlighted the failure of the State Government to constitute a State Commission for Protection of Child Rights, in accordance with Section 17 of the Act. Examining the contentions, the Court considered it “unfortunate” that the post of the Chairman and Members of the State Commission have remained vacant since December, 2011.