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Statutory Powers — Key Cases & Reports

Updated 5 Mar 2026

Key Cases & Reports

Sampurna Behrua v. Union of India

2018

This Supreme Court judgment significantly strengthened NCPCR's statutory position by recognizing its authority to monitor child rights implementation and emphasizing that its…

Bachpan Bachao Andolan v. Union of India

2011

This landmark judgment by the Supreme Court expanded the scope of NCPCR's monitoring powers, particularly in cases involving child labour and trafficking. The Court recognized…

Society for Unaided Private Schools of Rajasthan v. Union of India

2012

This Supreme Court judgment clarified NCPCR's role in monitoring the implementation of the Right to Education Act and its power to investigate complaints about denial of admission…