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CNJ demands explanations on acquittal of vulnerable rape suspect
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The National Justice Oversight Board ordered the Minas Gerais Court of Justice and Judge Magid Nauef Láuar to provide explanations within five days regarding the decision acquitting a 35-year-old man accused of raping a 12-year-old girl in 2024. The acquittal, issued by the TJMG's 9th Specialized Criminal Chamber, sparked negative backlash and criticism from politicians and experts. The Minas Gerais Prosecutor's Office plans to appeal the ruling.
Child rights activists and NGOs have objected to the recent appointments of chairperson and members to the Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights.
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Rajasthan officials, with help from NGO Gayatri Seva Sansthan, prevented 13 child marriages set for Akshaya Tritiya across three districts. Nine cases were stopped in Udaipur, and two each in Pratapgarh and Sikar. The Child Welfare Committee acting chairperson said prompt action followed tips from the NGO.
The Federal Capital Territory Administration has reached out to religious leaders in Abuja to boost compliance with child immunisation campaigns. Mandate Secretary Adedolapo Fasawe led advocacy visits to churches and mosques, emphasising free vaccinations and legal mandates. The initiative aims to protect every child from preventable diseases like measles and rubella.