SAMPURNA BEHRUA versus UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

SAMPURNA BEHRUA versus UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

Directions issued to expedite SOP preparation and sharing, to complete registration and information sharing of child care institutions, and to circulate Child Protection Policy draft for suggestions. Incomplete reports require further follow-up by State Governments and the Ministry.

Parties
Petitioner: Sampurna Behrua; Respondents: Union of India & Ors.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
27 November 2018
Procedural Posture
Writ Petition (civil) / Interlocutory Order on Pending Issues
Outcome
No final disposition; matter listed for further directions in January 2019.
Legal Topics
Child Protection, Child Care Institutions, Juvenile Justice Boards, Child Welfare Committees
Child Welfare Juvenile Justice Constitutional Law Child Protection Child Care Institutions Juvenile Justice Boards Child Welfare Committees

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Parties

Sampurna Behrua

Petitioner

Union of India & Ors.

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Writ Petition (civil) / Interlocutory Order on Pending Issues

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Preparation and implementation of Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for children who are victims of violence
  2. 2 Submission and sharing of NCPCR study report with state governments
  3. 3 Drafting and circulation of Child Protection Policy

Ratio Decidendi

Directions issued to expedite SOP preparation and sharing, to complete registration and information sharing of child care institutions, and to circulate Child Protection Policy draft for suggestions. Incomplete reports require further follow-up by State Governments and the Ministry.

Court Disposition

No final disposition; matter listed for further directions in January 2019.

Orders

  • State Governments to ensure registration of child care institutions under Juvenile Justice Act and submit details to NCPCR within two weeks.
  • Draft Child Protection Policy to be circulated for suggestions when ready.