female infanticide
Karnataka Mother Strangles Newborn Daughter: A Tragic Case of Female Infanticide
Nov 25, 2025 10:09 pm CST
In a shocking case of female infanticide, a mother of four from Karnataka's Belagavi district strangled her newborn daughter to death because she wanted a son. The incident highlights the ongoing issue of gender discrimination and female feticide in the region, where authorities have reported multiple cases and established committees to combat this disturbing trend.
Supreme Court Justice Calls for Urgent Legislation on Deepfakes and AI-Enabled Child Abuse to Protect Girl Children
Oct 13, 2025 01:11 am CST
Justice B V Nagarathna of India's Supreme Court has urged for immediate legislative action to combat deepfakes and AI-enabled child abuse. Speaking at a national consultation on safeguarding girl children, she emphasized the need for comprehensive measures including 24-hour reporting mechanisms for child sexual abuse material, platform-level age verification, and enhanced monitoring systems to protect vulnerable children from evolving technological threats while ensuring their access to education, nutrition, and legal protection.
Supreme Court Justice Advocates for Girls' Right to Thrive Amidst Concerning Sex Ratio Statistics in India
Oct 12, 2025 09:36 am CST
Justice BV Nagarathna highlights critical challenges facing India's girl children, from birth discrimination to educational barriers, emphasizing that true gender equality requires girls to thrive rather than merely survive. The Supreme Court judge calls for comprehensive interventions addressing nutritional care, education access, and elimination of child marriage to create an enabling environment for girls across India.