RE:EXPLOI.OF CHILN.INJ ORPH.IN ST.OF T.N vs UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of child exploitation in orphanages in Tamil Nadu, highlighting systemic sexual abuse of children as reported in a newspaper article. The Court emphasized the need for immediate measures to protect children's rights, including the establishment of Counseling Cells in schools and accessible complaint mechanisms. The judgment underscored the importance of safeguarding children from abuse in both government and NGO-run institutions, thereby reinforcing the state's obligation under Article 21 to protect the rights of children.