Children and Child Rights — Legal Precedents

Legal Precedents

M.C. Mehta vs State of Tamil Nadu

1996

This landmark judgment addressed the pervasive issue of child labour in hazardous industries. The Supreme Court, invoking Articles 24, 39(e), and 39(f), directed the government to…

Unni Krishnan vs State of Andhra Pradesh

1993

In this pivotal case, the Supreme Court declared that the Right to Education is a fundamental right flowing from Article 21 (Right to Life). While it qualified this right, stating…

Bandhua Mukti Morcha vs Union of India

1997

This case, though primarily concerning bonded labour, had significant implications for child rights, particularly in the context of child labour and rehabilitation. The Supreme…

Gaurav Jain vs Union of India

1997

This judgment dealt with the sensitive issue of children of sex workers, particularly their right to dignity, education, and protection from exploitation. The Supreme Court…

Bachpan Bachao Andolan vs Union of India

2011

This case, initiated by Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi's organization, led to significant directions from the Supreme Court regarding child protection, particularly against…