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High Court of Karnataka Allows Writ Petition for Correction of Minor's Name in Birth Certificate Under Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969. Registrar Directed to Change Name to Include Maternal Derivative After Father's Abandonment, Holding Power Exists Under Section 22 for Entries Erroneous in Form or Substance and Change is in Child's Best Interest.

17 Feb 2026

The dispute involved a writ petition filed by a minor child through her mother against the Chief Registrar of Births and Deaths and the Commissioner o...

Supreme Court

Supreme Court Restores Conviction in POCSO Case and Addresses Rehabilitation of Victim and Child. The court held that the High Court cannot quash non-compoundable offences under Section 482 CrPC based on settlement, and directed the State to formulate a rehabilitation scheme for the victim and her child.

1 Jan 2025

The Supreme Court dealt with a criminal appeal by the State of West Bengal and a suo motu writ petition concerning the conviction of an accused under ...

High Court

Court Rules Custody Dispute: Children to be Returned to Petitioners. Judgment emphasizes adherence to legal definitions and proper adoption procedures while invalidating the Child Welfare Committee's jurisdiction over the children.

22 Jul 2024

This judgment addresses petitions for habeas corpus related to the custody of minor children placed in Baal Asha Trust by the Child Welfare Committee ...

High Court

High Court Upholds Bail Order for Juvenile in Fatal Accident Case While Criticizing Enforcement Agencies for Public Pressure Influence. Bail Granted Under Section 12(1) of Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 with Conditions Including Study of Traffic Rules and Counseling, Despite Allegations of Rash Driving Under Influence.

25 Jun 2024

The judgment arose from a writ petition concerning a juvenile, referred to as Master X or CCL (child in conflict with law), involved in a fatal accide...

Supreme Court

Juvenile Justice Act: Legal Provisions, Case Analysis, and Procedural Directions Navigating the Legal Landscape for Juvenile Justice: Insights, Challenges, and Pathways to Improvement

7 May 2024

Legal provisions and procedural aspects pertaining to the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. It includes discussions on the...

Supreme Court

"Supreme Court Upholds Custody of Minor Child with Aunt and Family Based on Child's Welfare" "Stability and child's well-being outweigh biological claims in custody battle."

4 Mar 2024

The Supreme Court of India, ruled that the custody of a 14-year-old girl, Sumaiya Khanam (also known as Dania Aman Khan), would remain with her aunt,...

Supreme Court

Supreme Court Allows Wife's Appeal Against DNA Test Order in Divorce Case, Upholding Marital Presumption of Paternity. The Court Held That the Presumption Under Section 112 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Cannot Be Rebutted by DNA Evidence Alone Without Proof of Non-Access, Protecting the Child's Legitimacy and Privacy Rights.

20 Feb 2023

The dispute arose from a divorce petition filed by the husband under Sections 13(1)(i) and (ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, alleging adultery by ...

Supreme Court

Supreme Court Quashes Proceedings Against Editor in POCSO Case Due to Lack of Magistrate Permission for Investigation. The Court held that Section 155(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 applies to non-cognizable offences under Section 23 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, and investigation without Magistrate permission is vitiated, barring cognizance.

21 Mar 2022

The appeal arose from a judgment of the High Court of Karnataka dismissing a criminal petition under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 19...

Supreme Court

Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal of Accused in POCSO Act Case, Upholding Life Imprisonment for Aggravated Penetrative Sexual Assault. Conviction was based on medical evidence showing finger penetration into vagina of a four-year-old victim, constituting offences under Sections 3(b), 5(m), and 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012.

8 Feb 2022

The Supreme Court of India dismissed an appeal filed by an accused challenging his conviction and life imprisonment for offences under the Indian Pena...

Supreme Court

Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Child Custody Case, Setting Aside High Court's Habeas Corpus Order. The Court Held that Habeas Corpus is Not Appropriate for Custody Disputes and the Welfare of the Child is Paramount Under Section 6 of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956, Requiring a Fresh Assessment by a Family Court.

12 Jan 2022

The appeal arose from a dispute between a wife (appellant no.1) and husband (respondent no.1) over the custody of their minor son, a US citizen born i...

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