Child Welfare Authorities Pulled Up for Mishandling Minor’s Custody; Court Orders Protection and Seeks Detailed Report: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has severely criticised the conduct of Haryana’s Child Welfare Officers for acting in “complete deviation from the objectives” of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, after their actions exposed a 17-year-old girl—declared a child in need of care and protection—to further danger instead of safeguarding her. The case arose from a habeas corpus plea filed earlier, following which the girl…
