Archive · 15 Sep 2025
AP High Court Addresses Girl Child Safety, Child Marriage
The AP High Court held a meeting to discuss how to keep girls safe.
Judges and others talked about child marriage, which they want to stop because some families see girls as a burden.
They also discussed violence against children and how to protect them.
They want laws to be followed closely and for schools to teach boys about respecting girls.
They believe that when girls get an education, it helps the whole community.
AP High Court held a consultation on protecting the girl child.
Justice Thakur highlighted global statistics on child violence.
The consultation addressed child marriage and discrimination against girls.
Judges emphasized the need for strict child protection law enforcement.
Education and leadership opportunities for girls were discussed.
- Who
- Justice Dheeraj Singh Thakur and other high court judges, government officials, NGOs, children
- What
- A consultation on protecting the girl child.
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Tummalapalli Kalakshetram, Vijayawada
- Why
- To discuss strategies for safeguarding girls.
- Event
- Stakeholders consultation on child protection
- Location
- Vijayawada
- Key Figures
- Chief Justice Dheeraj Singh Thakur, Justice Revati Mohite Dere, Justice Ravinath Tilhari, Justice V Sujatha
- Focus
- Protecting girl child and preventing child marriages