The Delhi High Court has upheld the conviction of a man for sexually assaulting an 11-year-old homeless boy, stressing that a child living on the streets cannot be expected to recall every detail of a traumatic incident with the precision that may ordinarily be expected from a person living in stable circumstances. The judgment reinforces...
A US court has directed Meta Platforms, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, to pay $567 million to address concerns related to the impact of its social media platforms on children. The financial penalty is part of a broader legal decision that focuses on reducing risks faced by young users online and improving safety measures...
Three men from Assam’s Cachar district have been arrested after two minor girls from Mizoram alleged that they were abducted and sexually assaulted inside a moving car, police officials said on Thursday. The accused, identified as Amjad Hussain Laskar, 20, from Rajnagar; Saddam Hussain Laskar, 23, from Bhaga Bazar; and Rinku Das, 25, from Khaspur,...
In a significant step aimed at improving the criminal justice system, the Madras High Court has issued a series of directions to ensure the speedy investigation and trial of rape cases and offences registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act across Tamil Nadu. The court expressed concern over the delays in...
Vietnam is preparing to introduce tighter restrictions on social media use by children under the age of 16, as authorities seek to strengthen protections for young people in the digital environment and address growing concerns over online safety. The proposed move is part of a broader effort to create a safer online space for children,...
A private boarding school in Dehradun has come under scrutiny after its manager was arrested in connection with allegations of sexual assault involving a student. The case came to light after the child reportedly underwent a noticeable change in behaviour and eventually told his parents about the alleged incident. According to the complaint filed with...
France is poised to become the first European Union country to introduce a nationwide age restriction preventing children under the age of 15 from accessing major social media platforms, following a parliamentary agreement on legislation aimed at strengthening protections for minors online. French lawmakers from both houses of Parliament reached an agreement on the final...
A shocking incident of alleged child sexual assault has triggered outrage in Mumbai after a security guard was arrested for reportedly assaulting a minor inside a school washroom. The case has raised serious concerns over child safety within educational institutions and prompted renewed calls for stricter security measures and stronger protection mechanisms for students. Police...
A shocking case of alleged child abuse at a daycare facility operating within a corporate campus in Bengaluru has sparked widespread concern over the safety of children enrolled in workplace childcare centres. Police have arrested a woman employed at the daycare after an investigation into allegations that a young child was physically assaulted while under...
The United Kingdom is moving closer to a major debate over children’s access to social media platforms, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer indicating that a ban for users under the age of 16 could become a serious policy consideration in the future. While acknowledging that such a move would present significant challenges, Starmer suggested that...