Independent Thought National Legal Essay Competition

Since its inception in 2012, the Independent Thought National Legal Essay Competition on Child Rights Law has provided a vital platform to emphasize the importance of law in the lives of children. Unlike adults, children do not have the power to vote, which often leaves their issues unaddressed. This competition is a call to action for young legal minds to contribute to the nation-building process by bringing attention to critical child rights issues and advocating for their protection within the legal framework.

Topics Explored Since 2012:

Year	Topic
2012	Protection of Children from Sexual Offences – Law and its Effectiveness
2013	Age of Criminal Responsibility
2014	Marital Rape within Prohibited Child Marriage
2015	Does allowing child labour at home dilute the child’s constitutional right to education?
2016	Mental Health – Locating the Rights of Children
2017	Pornography, Child, and Law
2018	Independent Thought vs Union of India
2019	Children’s Rights in the Age of Big Data
2020	Child Rights and Business Principles
2024	Access To Justice For Poor Prisoners - A Distant Reality?

Annual Law Digest on Child Rights Law

The Annual Law Digest is a curated collection of the 15 best essays from the Independent Thought National Legal Essay Competitions on Child Rights Law, organized annually since 2012. This compilation showcases the brightest ideas and most promising legal perspectives, aiming to inspire and influence the future of child rights law in India.