'In Light of COVID19 Magistrates Should Not Demand Physical Presence of Juveniles For Recording Statements', Delhi HC Issues Notice In Plea Moved By Bachpan Bachao Andolan

Delhi High Court has issued notice in a plea asking the court to direct that the statements under section 164 of the Criminal Procedure Code of 'children in need of care and protection' shall be recorded by the Magistrate through video conferencing, and the physical presence of the children for the same shall be dispensed with. The Division Bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and...