J&K HC Seeks State's Reply And Directs Probe In Two Habeas Corpus Pleas Challenging Detention Of Minors Under PSA [Read Orders]

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has asked the state government to file its reply in a habeas corpus petition filed on behalf of an alleged minor, detained under the Public Safety Act. Considerably, Section 8 of PSA bars detention of persons below the age of 18 years. Interestingly, the Supreme Court had recently sought a report from the J&K Juvenile Justice Committee...