Child Protection Mechanisms — Landmark Judgments

Landmark Judgments

M.C. Mehta v. State of Tamil Nadu

1996

This landmark judgment by the Supreme Court significantly expanded the scope of Article 24 of the Constitution, which prohibits child labour in factories, mines, or hazardous…

Sampurna Behura v. Union of India

2005 onwards (ongoing monitoring)

This case, initiated as a Public Interest Litigation, led to extensive directions from the Supreme Court regarding the implementation of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection…

Bachpan Bachao Andolan v. Union of India

2013 onwards

This case has been instrumental in pushing for stronger measures against child trafficking and sexual abuse. The Supreme Court has issued several directions, including the need…