child marriage
13-Year-Old Tribal Girl Forcibly Married and Sexually Assaulted in Maharashtra: Five Arrested
Oct 17, 2025 04:33 pm CST
Police in Maharashtra's Palghar district have arrested five individuals following allegations that a 13-year-old tribal girl was forcibly married and repeatedly sexually assaulted. The case involves multiple serious charges including child marriage, trafficking, and sexual crimes against minors, with authorities invoking provisions of the POCSO Act and other protective legislation.
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.
16-Year-Old Girl Forced Into Marriage in Bengaluru: Police Case Filed Under Child Marriage Act
Oct 01, 2025 07:09 pm CST
Bengaluru police have registered a case after a 16-year-old girl was allegedly forced into marriage at a local mosque. The incident, reported on September 26, has led to legal action under the Child Marriage Restraint Act, with authorities also investigating potential violations of the POCSO Act. Separate complaints highlight concerns about those who conducted the illegal ceremony and possible pregnancy of the minor.
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.