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The Child Welfare Committee (CWC) is a statutory body under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, tasked with safeguarding children in need of care and protection, including those facing exploitation, forced marriage, or abandonment.
Allahabad High Court allowed a habeas corpus petition, holding that if a minor is found to be major during investigation, her consent and marriage to an adult may not attract POCSO Act provisions. The ruling emphasizes radiological age verification over FIR allegations, reinforcing the corpus' right to liberty and free will.
Bombay High Court reinforces that adoption under the Juvenile Justice Act requires a child to be declared legally free for adoption and a favorable home study report. The ruling sets a precedent for courts to scrutinize prospective adoptive parents' suitability, ensuring the child's best interests are prioritized over procedural formalities.
Bombay High Court affirms that pending adoption matters under the Juvenile Justice Act can be decided by a single judge even if the 2021 amendment is under challenge, ensuring continuity in child welfare proceedings. The ruling sets a precedent for uninterrupted adjudication of adoption cases despite legislative disputes.
The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that the State must proactively refer minors at risk of forced marriage to the Child Welfare Committee under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015. This affirms the State’s duty to protect minors from familial coercion, even when the threat originates from family members.
Punjab & Haryana High Court reinforces statutory safeguards under the Juvenile Justice Act by directing police to produce minors before the Child Welfare Committee within one week, ensuring protection from coercive threats like forced marriage. The ruling underscores compliance with statutory inquiry procedures for minors at risk.
The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that coercing a minor into marriage qualifies as 'exploitation' under Section 2(14)(vii) of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, mandating immediate production before the Child Welfare Committee. The judgment underscores the state's duty to intervene even in the absence of a formal complaint, prioritizing the minor's best interests over familial objections.
The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that the state must proactively intervene under the Juvenile Justice Act when a minor is at risk of forced marriage, even without a formal complaint. The Court directed police to produce the minor before the Child Welfare Committee, emphasizing that state duty is triggered by the mere apprehension of harm, reinforcing child protection over procedural formalities.
Punjab & Haryana HC holds that a minor’s refusal to marry under familial pressure qualifies as a 'child in need of care and protection' under Section 2(14)(vii)(xii) of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, mandating immediate intervention by the Child Welfare Committee. The ruling reinforces state obligation to protect minors from forced marriages, even in the absence of physical coercion.
Punjab & Haryana HC affirms that minors threatened with forced marriage fall under 'child in need of care and protection' under Section 2(14) of the JJ Act 2015, mandating Child Welfare Committee intervention. The ruling reinforces state duty to protect minors' liberty under Article 21, even without a criminal complaint.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that statutory safeguards under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, must prevail over constitutional protection claims for live-in couples if the petitioner's age is disputed. Authorities must verify age and refer cases to the Child Welfare Committee before granting relief, ensuring minor protection is not compromised under Article 21.
The Punjab & Haryana High Court reaffirmed that a minor escaping forced marriage falls under 'child in need of care and protection' under Section 2(14)(vii) of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015. The Court directed immediate police intervention and Child Welfare Committee inquiry, overriding familial objections to protect the minor's rights.