The Age-Gating Illusion: How to Look Tough on Child Safety Without Actually Being Tough ~ Mihir Teja Kalle INTRODUCTION In February 2026, the Karnataka Government, in all its wisdom, decided to signify its intent to ban social media for minors under the age of sixteen. Andhra Pradesh was very much riding in the…
What Differentiates Us from Frogs? The Ecology of Delinquency in India ~ Mihika Arun Nair ABSTRACTThis essay critically examines the Indian juvenile justice framework, arguing that despite its rehabilitative intent, the system is undermined by linguistic stigma, data opacity and structural implementation gaps. Drawing parallels to a frog’s metamorphosis, the author uses a multidisciplinary…
Exploring the Link Between Pornography Consumption and Juvenile Sexual Criminal Behaviour ~ Kurzith Imran H ABSTRACT In the current digital world, adolescents are exposed to an environment where access to sexually explicit material is instantaneous and unregulated. One of the major concerns of many psychologists, educators, and legal practitioners is internet pornography and its…
Artificial Images, Real Harm: Does Indian Law Adequately Address AI-Generated CSEAM? ~ Riya Bhandari ABSTRACT The rise of generative artificial intelligence has created new challenges in combating online child sexual exploitation. AI-generated Child Sexual Exploitative and Abuse Material (CSEAM) complicates traditional legal frameworks by enabling the creation of sexually explicit depictions of children without…
Child Nutrition in India: Strengthening Governance, Equity, and Accountability ~ Vedita Tiwari Introduction Child malnutrition remains a critical development and public health concern in India. Despite decades of economic growth and one of the largest nutrition support systems globally, key indicators continue to signal persistent structural challenges. According to the National Family Health Survey…