Justice JB Pardiwala, Judge of the Supreme Court and Member of its Juvenile Justice Committee, has called for urgent, ground-level efforts to protect and empower the girl child, observing that while India has made significant legislative progress, the real change must begin within families and communities.

Speaking at the closing ceremony of the National Annual Stakeholders Consultation on 'Safeguarding the Girl Child: Towards a Safer and Enabling Environment for Her in India', organised by the Juvenile Justice Committee of the Supreme Court in association with UNICEF India, Justice Pardiwala said it was unfortunate that even after 75 years of the Constitution, the country continues to struggle with ensuring the rights of children, particularly girls.

“Talking alone is not enough. We may

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