(POCSO) Probe Ordered into Arya Samaj Societies Over Illegal Marriages in UP: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court, while hearing a case involving serious allegations under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act) and Indian Penal Code, issued strong directions to curb illegal marriage practices allegedly being carried out by unverified Arya Samaj societies in Uttar Pradesh. Justice Prashant Kumar directed the Home Secretary of the Government of Uttar Pradesh to initiate a thorough investigation into the functioning of these institutions.…