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Sex In Front Of Child Is Sexual Harassment Of Minor: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has held that having sexual intercourse or exhibiting a naked body before a minor amounts to sexual harassment of the child and is punishable under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
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"Unforgivable": Child Rights Body Chief On "Human Sacrifice" Of UP Student
Chairperson of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) Priyank Kanoongo on Friday expressed concern over the safety of schoolchildren over the Hathras incident and called it "horrible and unforgivable."
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Railway Cops Rescued Over 84,000 Children Under Risk In Stations, Trains In Last 7 Years
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has rescued as many as 84,119 children, according to data released by the Ministry of Railways on Wednesday.
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Keeping Non-Muslim Kids In Madrasas Violates Fundamental Rights: Child Rights Body Chief
The Chairperson of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), Priyank Kanoongo, has expressed concern about children's rights, particularly of non-Muslim children in madrasas.
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US Regulators Accuse TikTok Of Violating Child Privacy Laws
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has referred a complaint against the popular video-sharing app TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance to the Department of Justice, alleging that they failed to protect the privacy of children.
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Police Rescue 57 Minors From UP's Ghaziabad Slaughterhouse
A total of 57 minors, including 31 girls and 26 boys, were rescued from a slaughterhouse in UP's Ghaziabad following a joint operation by the police and the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), an official said on Wednesday.
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EU Launches Probe Into Facebook, Instagram Over Child Safety Risks
The EU today opened a formal investigation into Facebook and Instagram on suspicion the platforms owned by Meta are causing addictive behaviour in children.
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Mehbooba Mufti's Poll Campaign Involves Schoolkids. Rights Body Steps In
In a significant development, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) on Friday took cognisance of a report on 'X' accusing PDP President and Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat candidate Mehbooba Mufti of using school children
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EU Launches Probe Into TikTok Over Child Protection Under Digital Content Law
The EU on Monday announced a formal investigation into TikTok over alleged breaches of its obligations to protect minors online, under a landmark new law on policing digital content.
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Old Video Shows Elephant Returning A Child's Shoe At Zoo, Internet In Awe
Indian Forest Service officer Susanta Nanda shared a video that shows an elephant returning a child's shoe that fell inside its enclosure.
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Apple, Microsoft Accused of Not Doing Enough to Stop Child Exploitation by Australian Regulator
Australia's e-Safety Commissioner, the country's regulator set up to protect Internet users, has accused Microsoft and Apple of not doing enough to protect children from online abuse. In a report, the regulator said that Apple and Microsoft did not proactively screen for child abuse material on iCloud and OneDrive, and did not use any technology to...
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COVID-19: National Child Rights Body Launches Tele Counselling Service For Children
NCPCR's tele-counseling service seeks to provide psychological and emotional support to children affected by COVID-19.
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All Apps Should Be Monitored To Curb Child Porn, Says Parliamentary Panel
To prevent sexual abuse of children and contain access to and transmission of child pornographic content on social media, a Rajya Sabha panel has made 40 recommendations, including making monitoring apps mandatory on all devices and amending the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act and the Information Technology Act.
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1.5 Lakh Child Rape Cases Pending Across Country, Top Court Told
In a shocking revelation, the Supreme Court was informed on Thursday that 150,332 child rape cases are pending and the disposal rate is mere 9 per cent in the country as on June 30. The victims await a child-friendly justice delivery system.
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Bill For Stringent Punishment For Child Abuse Introduced In Rajya Sabha
Union Minister Smriti Irani today introduced a bill in the Rajya Sabha to amend the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act that aims to make punishments more stringent and even include death penalty for offenders involved in sexual crimes against minors.
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Sex In Front Of Child Is Sexual Harassment Of Minor: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has held that having sexual intercourse or exhibiting a naked body before a minor amounts to sexual harassment of the child and is punishable under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
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"Unforgivable": Child Rights Body Chief On "Human Sacrifice" Of UP Student
Chairperson of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) Priyank Kanoongo on Friday expressed concern over the safety of schoolchildren over the Hathras incident and called it "horrible and unforgivable."
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Railway Cops Rescued Over 84,000 Children Under Risk In Stations, Trains In Last 7 Years
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has rescued as many as 84,119 children, according to data released by the Ministry of Railways on Wednesday.
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Keeping Non-Muslim Kids In Madrasas Violates Fundamental Rights: Child Rights Body Chief
The Chairperson of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), Priyank Kanoongo, has expressed concern about children's rights, particularly of non-Muslim children in madrasas.
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US Regulators Accuse TikTok Of Violating Child Privacy Laws
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has referred a complaint against the popular video-sharing app TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance to the Department of Justice, alleging that they failed to protect the privacy of children.
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Police Rescue 57 Minors From UP's Ghaziabad Slaughterhouse
A total of 57 minors, including 31 girls and 26 boys, were rescued from a slaughterhouse in UP's Ghaziabad following a joint operation by the police and the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), an official said on Wednesday.
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EU Launches Probe Into Facebook, Instagram Over Child Safety Risks
The EU today opened a formal investigation into Facebook and Instagram on suspicion the platforms owned by Meta are causing addictive behaviour in children.
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Mehbooba Mufti's Poll Campaign Involves Schoolkids. Rights Body Steps In
In a significant development, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) on Friday took cognisance of a report on 'X' accusing PDP President and Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat candidate Mehbooba Mufti of using school children
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EU Launches Probe Into TikTok Over Child Protection Under Digital Content Law
The EU on Monday announced a formal investigation into TikTok over alleged breaches of its obligations to protect minors online, under a landmark new law on policing digital content.
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Old Video Shows Elephant Returning A Child's Shoe At Zoo, Internet In Awe
Indian Forest Service officer Susanta Nanda shared a video that shows an elephant returning a child's shoe that fell inside its enclosure.
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Apple, Microsoft Accused of Not Doing Enough to Stop Child Exploitation by Australian Regulator
Australia's e-Safety Commissioner, the country's regulator set up to protect Internet users, has accused Microsoft and Apple of not doing enough to protect children from online abuse. In a report, the regulator said that Apple and Microsoft did not proactively screen for child abuse material on iCloud and OneDrive, and did not use any technology to...
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COVID-19: National Child Rights Body Launches Tele Counselling Service For Children
NCPCR's tele-counseling service seeks to provide psychological and emotional support to children affected by COVID-19.
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All Apps Should Be Monitored To Curb Child Porn, Says Parliamentary Panel
To prevent sexual abuse of children and contain access to and transmission of child pornographic content on social media, a Rajya Sabha panel has made 40 recommendations, including making monitoring apps mandatory on all devices and amending the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act and the Information Technology Act.
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1.5 Lakh Child Rape Cases Pending Across Country, Top Court Told
In a shocking revelation, the Supreme Court was informed on Thursday that 150,332 child rape cases are pending and the disposal rate is mere 9 per cent in the country as on June 30. The victims await a child-friendly justice delivery system.
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Bill For Stringent Punishment For Child Abuse Introduced In Rajya Sabha
Union Minister Smriti Irani today introduced a bill in the Rajya Sabha to amend the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act that aims to make punishments more stringent and even include death penalty for offenders involved in sexual crimes against minors.
