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One in three POCSO cases bogus, says state child rights body

One in three POCSO cases bogus, says state child rights body

Commission heard 35 cases on December 10, of which 10 turned out to be fake; complainants to be prosecuted

12 December,2024 12:10 PM IST | Mumbai | Prasun Choudhari
Maharashtra Child Rights Commission hears 35 POCSO and RTE cases

Maharashtra Child Rights Commission hears 35 POCSO and RTE cases

The hearing was attended by senior police officers, child welfare committee members, district women and child development officers, and education department officials

11 December,2024 11:25 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Uttar Pradesh: 5 arrested in connection with schoolboy's death in Hathras

Uttar Pradesh: 5 arrested in connection with schoolboy's death in Hathras

The arrests came after the boy's father filed a complaint, claiming that Dinesh Baghel and others confessed to strangling his kid on September 23.

27 September,2024 04:39 PM IST | Hathras | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra: Child rights panel chief urges police to prioritise safety of kids

Maharashtra: Child rights panel chief urges police to prioritise safety of kids

Speaking at a workshop for police officers on POCSO and JJ Acts on Wednesday in Mumbai, Maharashtra Child Rights' Commission chief underscored the need for a separate Safety Officer at every police station

26 September,2024 07:02 PM IST | Mumbai | PTI
Mumbai: Vikhroli school’s fee remark on LC sparks fresh debate

Mumbai: Vikhroli school’s fee remark on LC sparks fresh debate

As education activists argue negative remarks shouldn’t be put on leaving certificate, school says it hasn’t flouted rules

21 September,2024 06:23 AM IST | Mumbai | Dipti Singh
Action initiated over ‘biryani’ row in UP school

Action initiated over ‘biryani’ row in UP school

The incident first came to light on September 6 when a video of a heated argument between the principal and the boy’s mother surfaced on social media platforms

14 September,2024 04:24 AM IST | Amroha | Agencies
Deputy education officer to inspect controversial school in Mumbai

Deputy education officer to inspect controversial school in Mumbai

Taking cognisance of a Mumbai parent’s complaint, State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has called for verification of Badruddin Tyabji Urdu school’s credentials

27 August,2024 07:01 AM IST | Mumbai | Dipti Singh
Tripura Commission for Protection of Child Rights intensifies efforts

Tripura Commission for Protection of Child Rights intensifies efforts

Key to these efforts have been awareness campaigns and educational programs aimed at altering mindsets and educating communities about the detrimental consequences of child marriage.

16 May,2024 09:29 AM IST | Agartala | ANI
‘Remove Bournvita from 'health drinks' category’: Govt directs e-commerce firms

‘Remove Bournvita from 'health drinks' category’: Govt directs e-commerce firms

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has directed all e-commerce platforms to remove Bournvita and other similar drinks and beverages from the ‘healthy drinks’ section

15 April,2024 04:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra Child Rights body issues transport safety guidelines for all schools

Maharashtra Child Rights body issues transport safety guidelines for all schools

Commission Chairperson Adv. Susieben Shah said the guidelines would add transparency to child safety

28 March,2024 05:43 PM IST | Mumbai | Ronak Mastakar

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