child trafficking
Rising Child Marriage Crisis in Madhya Pradesh: Government Data Shows Alarming Increase Despite Minister's Denial
Dec 02, 2025 07:35 pm CST
Child marriages in Madhya Pradesh are increasing at an alarming rate despite intervention efforts, with official data showing consistent yearly growth from 450 cases in 2021 to 538 cases already recorded in 2025. Minister Nirmala Bhuria claims no knowledge of these statistics despite them originating from her own department, highlighting a concerning disconnect in addressing this persistent violation of children's rights.
Mumbai Police Rescue 5-Year-Old Girl Trafficked by Relatives for Rs 90,000
Nov 28, 2025 10:34 am CST
Mumbai Police successfully rescued a five-year-old girl who was kidnapped by her maternal uncle and aunt and sold for Rs 90,000. Authorities tracked the victim to Panvel after she was resold for Rs 1,80,000, arresting all five individuals involved in the trafficking operation and safely reuniting the child with her mother.
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.
India's Blueprint to End Child Marriage: How Just Rights for Children's Model is Transforming Global Action at UNGA
Sep 27, 2025 05:59 pm CST
At a high-level UNGA event, Just Rights for Children presented India's successful model for ending child marriage globally. Led by founder Bhuwan Ribhu, the organization showcased how their 3Ps approach and PICKET framework has reduced child marriage rates by nearly 70% in India through legal enforcement, community engagement, and survivor leadership. The Child Marriage Free World initiative now aims to replicate this successful blueprint worldwide before 2030.
Supreme Court Calls For Dedicated Online Portal To Trace Missing Children
Sep 24, 2025 06:57 pm CST
The Supreme Court today asked the Union Home Ministry to consider bringing in a dedicated online portal to deal with cases of Kidnapping and child trafficking from across the country.