Archive · 26 Jun 2025
Delhi HC Asks Police About Girls Rescued from Trafficking
Imagine some girls were saved from a bad situation, like a secret operation.
But, according to some people, the police didn't follow the rules to keep them safe.
The law says the girls should have been brought before a special group called the Child Welfare Committee, but that didn't happen.
Now, a court in Delhi is asking the police to explain what happened and why.
The court is looking into whether the police followed the rules to protect the girls and make sure they don't end up in danger again.
The court wants to know what the police did and is planning to discuss the case on July 17.
Delhi High Court seeks police response regarding rescued girls.
NGOs allege police failed to present rescued girls to Child Welfare Committee.
Petitioners claim police violated juvenile justice and anti-trafficking laws.
Eight girls were rescued from a sexual exploitation racket in December 2024.
Court set a hearing for July 17 and requested status reports within four weeks.
- Who
- Delhi Police, NGOs (Just Rights for Children Alliance), and the rescued girls.
- What
- Delhi High Court is seeking a police response regarding the handling of girls rescued from a sexual exploitation racket.
- When
- The Delhi High Court issued the order on May 21 and set a hearing for July 17.
- Where
- Delhi High Court, in Delhi, India.
- Why
- To address allegations of lapses in the custody transfer of rescued girls and potential violations of juvenile justice and anti-trafficking laws.
NGOs' Allegations
Police Response
Custody Transfer
NGOs' Allegations
The Delhi Police failed to produce the rescued girls before the Child Welfare Committee.
Police Response
The police actions are currently under investigation and they have not yet responded.
- Court
- Delhi High Court
- Date of Order
- May 21
- Next Hearing Date
- July 17
- Number of Rescued Girls
- Eight
- Rescue Date
- December 4 and December 12, 2024
- Relevant Act
- Juvenile Justice Act, 2015