Constitutional Provisions Relating to Child Rights: A Myth or Reality

Children are the future and a symbol of the prosperity of the world. Children are also the prospectus in life of every nation, but in spite of too much so called development in 21st century we stand at same footing and call them vulnerable group. In our constitution there are so many provisions relating to children's dignity, freedom, child care and protection from exploitation and moral and material abandonment. Child has rights, but due to age constraints they are unable to claim her/his rights. Unfortunately, the rights of child care exercised by proxy through their family, school, society and as well as the governments and they are discriminated in every society. In other words it can be said that, these very agencies are responsible for violating children's rights in many ways. All children in similar circumstances are required to be treated in similar manner and if not so treated, such treatment can be challenges on the ground of discrimination and arbitrariness.