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Introduction Without a question, the most practical way for students to travel to school is by school bus. However, children who ride school buses sadly have to deal with a variety of safety concerns. As a result, certain laws are in ...
Importance of Background Verification for School StaffÂ
INTRODUCTION During peak exam season, a Pune school employed a temporary school bus driver. He appeared courteous, on time, and helpful, and had come through another driverâs recommendation. However, after two weeks, a parent saw that ...
Who to Call: Childrenâs Emergency GuideÂ
After the introduction of smartphones, we, including our children, have gotten used to having information at our fingertips. Gone are the days of repetitive memorization of oneâs friend's landline, parents/grandparents phone number, and unfortunatel ...
A Torn Jacket Maybe Mended; But Childâs Bruised Heart is Beyond Revivalâ: SC Frowns on Rajasthan High Courtâs POCSO Judgement
Brief: The Supreme Court held that FIR containing allegations of heinous offences having a serious impact on society cannot be quashed, even if parties reach a compromise. This is especially applicable on matter concerning charges under special Acts ...
Child Bullying: All you need to knowÂ
January 15th, 2025; Kochi, India - Mihir Ahammed. Fifteen-year-old Mihir, took his life because of ragging and bullying, and his mother was left with nothing but a pledge of vengeance. In a blink of an eye, Mihir was no longer alive. Barely an hour ...
Teaching Children about Bodily Autonomy
It could be challenging for parents and people from conservative cultures to talk openly about sex at home. They may feel that they don't know enough to initiate a discussion about it. They may also believe that young children shouldn't be taught ab ...
Talking to Children About Sexting: A Guide for ParentsÂ
Introduction Sexting, the act of sharing sexually explicit messages or images electronically, has become increasingly prevalent among teenagers. For parents, discussing this sensitive topic with their children is crucial to ensure their saf ...
Identifying & Preventing Online GroomingÂ
In 2018, Dr. Rakshit Tandon, Cyber Security Expert, toured multiple schools in Delhi and Gurgaon, giving workshops to children on cyber security in the up and coming age of advanced technology. He stood in front of these school kids aged 11-18, and ...
SC Introduces Doctrine of Constructive Possession; Watching Child Pornography Now Falls under the Ambit of Section 15, POCSO
Brief: Supreme Court interpreted possession to also include âconstructive possessionâ whereby even if a person does not physically possess child pornographic material but exercises immediate control over it, he/she will be said to be in âpossessionâ ...
Offences of Rape and Child Sexual Abuse Cannot Be Viewed Through a Romantic Lens: SC Questions Calc HCâs Acquittal OrderÂ
Recently, the Indian Apex Court set aside an acquittal order of Calcutta High Court where the learned Division Bench had treated the adult accusedâs physical relationship with a minor as non-exploitative sexual conductâ. The Honâble High Courtâs att ...