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You heard from the Bench that it is a genuine case, just that we couldn\u2019t come properly before them and so we will study the case and come back. When the lawyers are done studying it, we will see the way forward.\u201d<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><em><strong>Explore the world of impactful news with CitiNewsroom on WhatsApp!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Click on the link to join the Citi Newsroom channel for curated, meaningful stories tailored just for YOU: https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaCYzPRAYlUPudDDe53x<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>No spams, just the stories that truly matter! #StayInformed #CitiNewsroom #CNRDigital<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Supreme Court has dismissed a case brought against the state by Child Rights International, seeking among other things, that the government of Ghana take steps to clear children from the streets and offer them education as guaranteed by the 1992 Constitution. 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