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In 2013, trial completed in just 15% child rape cases

Abhinav Garg,TNN | Jul 22, 2014, 03.42 AM IST  National Crime Records Bureau figures reveal that nearly 85% cases of child rape ..... Read More

NGOs seek proper deliberations on new Juvenile Justice Bill

Wednesday, 16 July 2014 – 11:37pm IST | Place: New Delhi | Agency: PTI dna Research & Archives A group of 58 NGOs and individuals working for children's rights in the country on Wednesday urged the Centre to carry out proper deliberations before deciding to repeal ..... Read More

NGOs want dialogue with govt. on Juvenile Justice Act

Updated: July 17, 2014 10:02 IST A coalition of 58 non-governmental organisations under the banner ‘ProChild Network’ came together on Wednesday to urge the Central Government to deliberate before deciding to repeal and re-enact the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000. The coalition also extended support to the ..... Read More

Don’t change juvenile age: NGOs

TNN | Jul 17, 2014, 12.49 AM IST NEW DELHI: Lowering the age limit for juvenile delinquents from 18 years to 16 years is not the answer to the city's crime spiral, women and child rights activists said on Wednesday after getting together to demand a dialogue with the Centre on the ..... Read More

Govt’s move to bring down juvenile age limit slammed

Authorities split right through the middle over the controversial issue Kavita Chowdhury  |  New Delhi July 17, 2014 Last Updated at 00:49 IST The Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance  government’s decision to lower down the age of juvenilesfrom 18 years to 16 has left women ..... Read More