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Crime against Children in India

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    A child is a human being between the stages of birth and puberty or between the developmental period of infancy and puberty] The term may also refer to an unborn human being In English-speaking countries, the legal definition of child generally refers to a minor, in this case as a person younger than the local age of majority (there are exceptions such as, for example, the consume and purchase of alcoholic beverage even after said age of majority regardless of their physical, mental and sexual development as biological adults] Children generally have fewer rights and responsibilities than adults. They are generally classed as unable to make serious decisions.   Child may also describe a relationship with a parent (such as sons and daughters of any age) [9] or, metaphorically, an authority figure, or signify group membership in a clan, tribe, or religion; it can also signify being strongly affected by a specific time, place, or circumstance, as in "a child of...

The Deadly Cost of a Viral Video The Trial by Social Media: Unpacking the Kozhikode Bus Suicide Tragedy

  In the age of instant connectivity, a smartphone camera can be a tool for justice—or a weapon of destruction. The recent tragedy in Kozhikode, Kerala, involving the death of 41-year-old Deepak, has ignited a fierce national debate over the ethics of "social media trials" and the devastating impact of viral accusations. The Spark: An 18-Second Video On January 16, 2026, the digital landscape shifted for Deepak, a resident of Govindapuram.  Shimjitha Musthafa , a social media blogger and influencer, uploaded a short video captured during a bus journey to Payyannur. In the clip, she alleged that Deepak had touched her inappropriately in the crowded vehicle. Driven by algorithms and the rush for "vigilante justice," the video exploded, garnering over  2 million views  within two days. The comments section quickly became a digital courtroom, where Deepak was branded a sexual predator before a single police report was even filed. The Breaking Point For Deepak,...