After SC rap, UP to pay ₹5 lakh damages to juvenile lodged with adult prisoners
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Summary
The Supreme Court underscored that such incarceration strikes at the heart of child protection laws and constitutional guarantees
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source Hindustan Times - India
Published Tuesday, 21 April 2026
Affected Population ~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
ICDS: 8 crore beneficiaries under 6
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right