Articles for Welfare Committee

Shuttling Child Between Two Forums Causes Inconvenience And Is Detrimental To Child's Welfare: Kerala High Court In Custody Battle
3 days, 13 hours ago

Shuttling Child Between Two Forums Causes Inconvenience And Is Detrimental To Child's Welfare: Kerala High Court In Custody Battle

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court set aside an order issued by the Child Welfare Committee, which had directed the child to be produced before it without hearing the preliminary objections of the mother. The Court noted that the father filed a parallel petition before the Child Welfare Committee, while his original petition for custody was still pending before the Family Court. …

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Child-selling racket: Child Welfare Committee declares rescued children to be free for adoption
1 week, 5 days ago

Child-selling racket: Child Welfare Committee declares rescued children to be free for adoption

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Child Welfare Committee of Medchal-Malkajgiri district in Telangana has declared 15 children who were rescued by police from a child-selling racket busted earlier this year as 'Legally Free for Adoption '. Official sources on Wednesday said the Committee decided the children to be LFA as per Section 38 of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 as their biological parents …

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From performance of Jal Jeevan mission to policy on OBCs, Parliamentary panels get down to work
3 months, 2 weeks ago

From performance of Jal Jeevan mission to policy on OBCs, Parliamentary panels get down to work

The Hindu  

Weeks after being constituted, key parliamentary committees have started meeting over issues, including reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in public sector undertakings and audit of Jal Jeevan Mission. Panels, including the Public Accounts Committee, Committee on Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, and the one on welfare of Other Backward Classes are meeting this week to take …

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Will propose formation of ‘Child Welfare Committee’ in Pune: Educationists
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Will propose formation of ‘Child Welfare Committee’ in Pune: Educationists

Hindustan Times  

PUNE Amid a spate of crimes against women and children across the country, a meeting was called Thursday by members of prominent educational institutions in the city during which it was unanimously decided to approach the state government and police for formation of a ‘Child Welfare Committee’ in Pune district to monitor the safety of children in schools and work …

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Probe ordered after 5 children died, 29 fell ill in 2 days at Indore orphanage
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Probe ordered after 5 children died, 29 fell ill in 2 days at Indore orphanage

Hindustan Times  

Five children died and 29 others fell ill in the past two days at Yogpurush Dham Ashram, an orphanage in Madhya Pradesh’s Indore, prompting the district collector to order an investigation to ascertain the cause of deaths. But a 10-year-old boy, a 7-year-old and a 15-year-old died on Tuesday allegedly due to some infection,” said Anita Sharma, principal of the …

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JJ Act | 'All CWC's Orders Excluding Decisions On 'Foster Care' & 'Sponsorship After Care' Are Appealable In Children's Court': Allahabad HC
9 months, 2 weeks ago

JJ Act | 'All CWC's Orders Excluding Decisions On 'Foster Care' & 'Sponsorship After Care' Are Appealable In Children's Court': Allahabad HC

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court has observed that an appeal against all the orders passed by the Child Welfare Committee, except where the order has been passed relating to foster care or sponsorship of foster care, shall lie to the children's court as per Section 101 of the Juvenile Justice Act 2015 and not to the District Magistrate.A bench of Justice …

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Kerala HC Grants Anticipatory Bail To Mother Who Allegedly Tried To Kill Her 14-Day-Old Baby Over Post-Delivery Mental Strain, Child's Custody Given To Father
10 months ago

Kerala HC Grants Anticipatory Bail To Mother Who Allegedly Tried To Kill Her 14-Day-Old Baby Over Post-Delivery Mental Strain, Child's Custody Given To Father

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has granted pre-arrest bail to a mother who allegedly tried to kill her 14-day-old baby by putting then child in a bucket filled with water. Justice Sophy Thomas granted custody of the baby to the father for the time being since the mother was still undergoing psychiatric treatment post-delivery due to mental strain. Child Welfare Committee, …

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All about CARA, India’s adoption regulation body | Explained
1 year, 1 month ago

All about CARA, India’s adoption regulation body | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: To adopt a child, India’s almost 30,000 prospective parents wait for an average of three years. CARA is the nodal body regulating the adoption of “orphaned, surrendered and abandoned children” in India. Adoption agencies urged the court to review the regime, “with a particular reference to the CARA’s status and functioning and the procedural hindrances to …

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Punjab & Haryana High Court Refuses Permission To Terminate 33 Weeks Pregnancy Of Minor Rape Victim, Cites Threat To Life
1 year, 2 months ago

Punjab & Haryana High Court Refuses Permission To Terminate 33 Weeks Pregnancy Of Minor Rape Victim, Cites Threat To Life

Live Law  

Observing that abortion at such an advanced stage would "not only endanger the life of the minor victim but is likely to premature delivery of child", the Punjab & Haryana High Court has refused to direct termination of 33 weeks old pregnancy of a minor rape victim.The Medical board also opined that it will not be safe and would be …

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Bombay High Court Seeks Explanation For High Pendency Of 40K Cases Before Juvenile Justice Board And Child Welfare Committee
1 year, 2 months ago

Bombay High Court Seeks Explanation For High Pendency Of 40K Cases Before Juvenile Justice Board And Child Welfare Committee

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court recently flagged the collective pendency of over 40,051 cases before the Juvenile Justice Board and the Child Welfare Committee while hearing a PIL by an NGO. “…the figures of 10,008 cases pending before the Juvenile Justice Board and 30,043 cases pending before the Child Welfare Committee would amount to nullifying of spirit of the Act.” On …

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Unless Minor Victim Specifically Denies, Existence Of A Physical Relationship Is To Be Presumed If Victim-Accused Solemnised Marriage: Allahabad HC
1 year, 7 months ago

Unless Minor Victim Specifically Denies, Existence Of A Physical Relationship Is To Be Presumed If Victim-Accused Solemnised Marriage: Allahabad HC

Live Law  

In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court has held that unless a minor victim denies explicitly the existence of physical relation, it can be presumed that the victim and accused, who lived as husband-wife or that they solemnised marriage, had established physical relation.The Bench of Justice Saurabh Shyam Shamshery further held in those cases where the existence of a. …

Relationship Court Victim Statement Accused Physical Recorded
Jharkhand Child Welfare panel finds Dumka girl set ablaze was minor, demands actions under POCSO
2 years, 3 months ago

Jharkhand Child Welfare panel finds Dumka girl set ablaze was minor, demands actions under POCSO

India TV News  

Highlights The school girl who was set on fire in Dumka was a minor. Dumka girl murder: The Jharkhand Child Welfare Committee in its report found that the school girl who was set on fire in Dumka was a minor. “The Jharkhand Child Welfare Committee recommends the SP to add sections under POCSO Act in the matter. A statement by …

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Rajasthan High Court Quarterly Digest: January To March 2022 [Citations: 1 - 114]
2 years, 6 months ago

Rajasthan High Court Quarterly Digest: January To March 2022 [Citations: 1 - 114]

Live Law  

CITATIONS 2022 LiveLaw 1 TO 2022 LiveLaw 114 Monthly Digests Rajasthan High Court Monthly Digest: January 2022 Rajasthan High Court Monthly Digest: February 2022 Rajasthan High Court Monthly Digest: March 2022 Nominal Index Laxmilal Salvi v. Registrar General, Rajasthan High Court 2022 LiveLaw 1 Seemajan Kalyan Samiti, Rajasthan v. Union of India 2022 LiveLaw 2 School Development Management Committee, Shri …

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Allahabad HC's Direction To Constitute Family Welfare Committees To Look Into '498A' Complaints Violates Supreme Court Judgments
2 years, 6 months ago

Allahabad HC's Direction To Constitute Family Welfare Committees To Look Into '498A' Complaints Violates Supreme Court Judgments

Live Law  

Taking 'guidance' from the judgment of the Supreme Court in Social Action Forum for Manav Adhikar Vs. Union of India, the Allahabad High Court recently directed constitution of 'Family Welfare Committee' to look into Section 498A IPC complaints.,Apparently, the Supreme Court judgment which guided the High Court, had declared that such directions are impermissible.The Supreme Court in. Taking 'guidance' from …

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Ministry's Website To Track Missing Children Not Working, Amicus Tells Supreme Court
2 years, 9 months ago

Ministry's Website To Track Missing Children Not Working, Amicus Tells Supreme Court

Live Law  

The official website developed by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Union of India, to help the tracking of missing children is not accessing, the Supreme Court was told on Monday.Senior Advocate KV Vishwanathan, appointed as amicus curiae in a matter relating to a missing child, informed the Court that the link of the site "www.trackingmissingchild.gov.in" is not working. …

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Allahabad HC Again Expresses Concern Over Non-Implementation Of POCSO Act, Rules & 'Junaid Case' Guidelines In UP
2 years, 10 months ago

Allahabad HC Again Expresses Concern Over Non-Implementation Of POCSO Act, Rules & 'Junaid Case' Guidelines In UP

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court has yet again expressed concerns over the non-implementation of POCSO Act, 2012 read with POCSO Rules, 2020, and also Junaid case guidelines issued by the High Court by the CWCs in all districts of U.P.It may be noted that in Junaid's case, the High Court had, inter alia, issued directions and a timeline for the disposal …

Child Development Court Child Case Rules State High
Can't Examine Validity Of Order Passed By Child Welfare Committee Under JJ Act In Writ Of Habeas Corpus: Rajasthan High Court
2 years, 11 months ago

Can't Examine Validity Of Order Passed By Child Welfare Committee Under JJ Act In Writ Of Habeas Corpus: Rajasthan High Court

Live Law  

The Rajasthan High Court has observed that validity of an order passed by the Child Welfare Committee under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 cannot be examined in a writ of habeas corpus. "It is trite to state that validity of an order passed by the Child Welfare Committee under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 cannot be examined in a writ …

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'An Ounce Of Personal Love Is Worth More Than Tons Of Services Rendered At Public Institution': Delhi Court Sets Aside Children Home Custody Of 2
3 years, 1 month ago

'An Ounce Of Personal Love Is Worth More Than Tons Of Services Rendered At Public Institution': Delhi Court Sets Aside Children Home Custody Of 2

Live Law  

A Delhi Court has observed that an ounce of personal love and care for the wholesome growth of the minor kids is worth more than tons of professional services rendered at any public institution.Making the said observation, Additional Sessions Judge Dharmender Rana questioned the conduct of a Child Welfare Committee for giving custody of two minor kids aged 3 and …

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Chairperson And Members Vacancy In Child Welfare Committee At Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu [Apply By 18th September 2021]
3 years, 3 months ago

Chairperson And Members Vacancy In Child Welfare Committee At Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu [Apply By 18th September 2021]

Live Law  

Applications are invited by the Department of Social Defence for the appointment of One Chairperson and Four Members for Child Welfare Committee, Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu. Name of the Post: Chairperson and Members for Child Welfare Committee Age Limit: The age of the applicant should not be less than 35 years and not completed 65 years. Essential Qualification and Experience: The applicants …

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Chairperson And Members Vacancy In Child Welfare Committee At Erode, Tamil Nadu [Apply By 21st September 2021]
3 years, 3 months ago

Chairperson And Members Vacancy In Child Welfare Committee At Erode, Tamil Nadu [Apply By 21st September 2021]

Live Law  

Applications are invited by the Department of Social Defence for the appointment of One Chairperson and Four Members for Child Welfare Committee, Erode, Tamil Nadu. Name of the Post: Chairperson and Members for Child Welfare Committee Age Limit: The age of the applicant should not be less than 35 years and not completed 65 years. Essential Qualification and Experience: The …

Child Erode Child Welfare Committee
Chairperson And Members Vacancy In Child Welfare Committee At Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu [Apply By 15th September 2021]
3 years, 3 months ago

Chairperson And Members Vacancy In Child Welfare Committee At Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu [Apply By 15th September 2021]

Live Law  

Applications are invited by the Department of Social Defence for the appointment of One Chairperson and Four Members for Child Welfare Committee, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu. Name of the Post: Chairperson and Members for Child Welfare Committee Age Limit: The age of the applicant should not be less than 35 years and not completed 65 years. Essential Qualification and Experience: The applicants …

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Govt asks state/UTs to protect children adversely impacted by Covid, enlists measures
3 years, 6 months ago

Govt asks state/UTs to protect children adversely impacted by Covid, enlists measures

India TV News  

The government has asked states and union territories to ensure care and protection to children who have been adversely impacted by COVID-19 pandemic. Immediate temporary rehabilitation of children through the existing child care facilities supported under Child Protection Services scheme must be ensured. To organise special inspection drives in collaboration with District Magistrates, for assessment of quality care in all …

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Social media posts sharing details of children up for 'adoption' can be traps for child trafficking: Details
3 years, 7 months ago

Social media posts sharing details of children up for 'adoption' can be traps for child trafficking: Details

Op India  

The covid-19 pandemic has brought the worst out in the world. pic.twitter.com/TIPwrtHk22 — PIB Fact Check May 4, 2021 Smriti Irani urged everyone to understand the law Smriti Itani, Union Minister for Women and Child Development, penned down a thread on such social media forwards about adoption. In the thread, she wrote that if someone comes to know about such …

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Inform Police or Child Welfare Committees: Smriti Irani on Protection of Children Who Lost Parents to Covid
3 years, 7 months ago

Inform Police or Child Welfare Committees: Smriti Irani on Protection of Children Who Lost Parents to Covid

News 18  

As India continues to battle a severe second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, many children across the country were being rendered homeless with their parents dying from the infection. Taking note of the situation, Union Minister Smriti Irani on Tuesday informed that such children should be brought to the police or a district’s Child Welfare Committee in order to ensure …

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