Child Rights And Law

Child Rights and Law offers a concise, practitioner-friendly exposition of the legal framework protecting children’s rights and welfare. The book covers foundational instruments (definitions, principles of best interests, state obligations), clause-by-clause commentary on priority laws (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences / child sexual abuse laws, Juvenile Justice Act, adoption and guardianship statutes, child labour prohibitions, education and health entitlements), and their procedural scaffolding (reporting, FIRs, Protection Officers, Child Welfare Committees, Special Juvenile Courts and in-camera proceedings). Each chapter synthesizes leading judicial pronouncements, evidentiary standards, and operational protocols for investigators, medical professionals and social welfare agencies. Practical resources include model petitions and FIR templates, child-sensitive interview checklists, medico-legal reporting forms, sample rehabilitation and aftercare plans, and a toolkit for NGOs and Protection Officers. The book also addresses cross-cutting themes—data protection for minors, inter-agency coordination, international conventions (CRC) and policy trends—helping advocates convert legal principles into effective interventions that prioritise protection, rehabilitation and the best interests of the child. Carefully written to avoid sensational detail, this volume is both a legal reference and an operational playbook for on-ground child protection.