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National Commission for Protection of Child Rights — Key Judgments

Updated 9 Mar 2026

Key Judgments

M.C. Mehta v. State of Tamil Nadu (1996)

1996

While this judgment predates the establishment of NCPCR, it laid a crucial foundation for child rights protection in India, particularly concerning child labour. The Supreme Court…

Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan (1997)

1997

Though primarily focused on sexual harassment at the workplace for women, the Vishaka guidelines established the principle of 'due diligence' and the state's responsibility to…