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Protection of Minors

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Section 31 Juvenile Justice Act | Mandatory Production Before Child Welfare Committee for Minor Protection from Forced Marriage: Punjab & Haryana HC
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|Punjab and Haryana High Court

Section 31 Juvenile Justice Act | Mandatory Production Before Child Welfare Committee for Minor Protection from Forced Marriage: Punjab & Haryana HC

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.