Uttarakhand HC Orders Custody Shift in Minor’s Case
The Uttarakhand High Court ordered a minor girl to be shifted to a Nari Niketan in Haldwani and granted custody of her male companion after confirming that both are under the legal marriageable age. The girl's father lodged a kidnapping complaint, leading to the court proceedings.
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The Uttarakhand High Court has intervened in a case involving a minor girl and her male companion, directing authorities to relocate the girl to a secure facility in Haldwani.
Justice Rakesh Thapliyal issued the order after verifying that both individuals are under the legal marriageable age, with the girl being born in October 2008.
The girl's father filed a kidnapping complaint, prompting legal proceedings. The court has coordinated with local and Punjab police for custody arrangements.
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