High Court

A High Court is a court of law that typically has the power to hear and decide on the most serious and complex legal cases. The exact role and jurisdiction of a High Court can vary depending on the legal system in which it operates. In some countries, a High Court may be the highest level of the court system, and may have the power to hear appeals from lower courts. In other countries, a High Court may be a specialized court that deals with specific types of cases, such as criminal or constitutional cases. The judges who sit on a High Court are typically highly experienced and have extensive legal knowledge.

 

 

‘Stop Online Stalkers’ campaign to give voice to children & families
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‘Stop Online Stalkers’ campaign to give voice to children & families

NGOs join hands with PVR to tackle rising online child abuse September 23, 2023 Online child abuse and trafficking has increased dramatically since pandemic-outbreak A couple of child rights NGOs have teamed up with entertainment firm PVR to launch a campaign against rising cases of online child abuse in India. Save Missing Girls and CyberPeace,…

Watch it! You may be handing your child over to a trafficker! – The Sun Nigeria
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Watch it! You may be handing your child over to a trafficker! – The Sun Nigeria

By Funke Busari Over time, most young Nigerians with promising careers have fallen victims of human traffickers. Many a time, it has taken the intervention of government agencies to rescue survivors from the jaws of death and life of regret. But many have not been so fortunate. Not a few have died from every form…

US Department of Labor honors Lalitha Natarajan as recipient of 2023 Iqbal Masih Award for the Elimination of Child Labor
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US Department of Labor honors Lalitha Natarajan as recipient of 2023 Iqbal Masih Award for the Elimination of Child Labor

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced that Lalitha Natarajan, an activist in the fight against child labor and modern slavery in India, is the recipient of the 2023 Iqbal Masih Award for the Elimination of Child Labor. The award was presented at the U.S. Consulate General in Chennai, India. “Lalitha Natarajan’s tremendous…

36 Days of Type: Indian Laws That Shaped Our Lives
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36 Days of Type: Indian Laws That Shaped Our Lives

For #36DaysOfType, The Swaddle’s Denise D’Souza illustrated the A-Z of Indian laws that have impacted Indians in unforeseen ways. ⁠ The Armed Forces Special Powers Act of 1958 (AFSPA) grants the military the ability to maintain public order in ‘disturbed areas,’ through wide powers of arrest, the right to shoot to kill, and to occupy or…

Lt Governor addresses National Seminar on Anti Human Trafficking Awareness by National Commission for Women
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Lt Governor addresses National Seminar on Anti Human Trafficking Awareness by National Commission for Women

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha addressed the National Seminar on Anti Human Trafficking Awareness organized by National Commission for Women, in collaboration with Social Welfare Department and J&K Police, today. In his address, the Lt Governor shared valuable suggestions to effectively deal with the challenges of Human Trafficking in a comprehensive manner. “Trafficking in…

10 from Assam including minors rescued from human trafficking racket in Arunachal
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10 from Assam including minors rescued from human trafficking racket in Arunachal

The Assam Police rescued 10 people, including eight minors, all of whom were sold by their parents to traffickers in Arunachal Pradesh. By Saraswat Kashyap: The Assam Police on Tuesday successfully rescued 10 people, including eight minors, from the upper Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh. The rescue operation took place based on a complaint lodged…

Sexual abuse of kids is a crime, not pornography – Sunday World
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Sexual abuse of kids is a crime, not pornography – Sunday World

The re-arrest and on-going trial of Gerhard Ackerman, who is accused of running a child abuse and trafficking ring is providing an opportunity for South Africa to reflect on the type of language it uses – and has made acceptable – to refer to atrocious crimes against children. Ackerman is facing more than 738 charges,…

Osinbajo: All Hands Must Be on Deck to Tackle Human Trafficking – Arise News
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Osinbajo: All Hands Must Be on Deck to Tackle Human Trafficking – Arise News

The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has said punishment is not enough to curb cases of human trafficking in the country, insisting that all hands must be on deck to end the menace. Speaking on Thursday night at the premiere of the viewing of ‘Dangerous Hope’–a film sponsored by United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees…

Uyghur Rights Group Fails in Legal Challenge Against UK Government
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Uyghur Rights Group Fails in Legal Challenge Against UK Government

LONDON — A Uyghur rights group’s legal challenge against the British government for not investigating the import of cotton produced in the Chinese region of Xinjiang was dismissed by a London court Friday. The World Uyghur Congress, an international organization of exiled Uyghur groups, had taken legal action at London’s High Court against Britain’s Home…