[213] Kala Singh State of Punjab and others Coram : Present: SURYA PARTAP SINGH, [1] the release of girl, who is presently in care and custody of virtue of order dated 27.05.2025. [2] respondent No.4 that the girl is major, whereas as per learned counsel for the petitioner, she is [3] onrecord reflects that the girl is minor but the aut documents are yet tobe [4] ofdetenue, for the present IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-3691 Date of Decision : Kala Singh versus State of Punjab and others HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SURYA PARTAP SINGH Mr. Lupil Gupta, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Rohit Bansal, Sr. DAG, Punjab. Mr. B.S. Bhalla, Advocate for respondent No.4. *** SURYA PARTAP SINGH, J. (ORAL) This petition in the nature of Habeas Corpus the release of girl, who is presently in care and custody of virtue of order dated 27.05.2025. It has been contended by learned counsel for respondent No.4 that the girl is major, whereas as per learned counsel for the petitioner, she is a minor. Learned State Counsel states that the documents available onrecord reflects that the girl is minor but the aut documents are yet tobe verified. Since the scope of this petition detenue,which has already taken place, i present petition. Hence the instant petition IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 3691-2025 Date of Decision : 11.08.2025 …Petitioner ….Respondents SURYA PARTAP SINGH Mr. Rohit Bansal, Sr. DAG, Punjab. in the nature of Habeas Corpus has been filed for the release of girl, who is presently in care and custody of Nari Niketan y learned counsel for the private respondent No.4 that the girl is major, whereas as per learned counsel for the Learned State Counsel states that the documents available onrecord reflects that the girl is minor but the authenticity of these Since the scope of this petition is limited to the recovery , in my opinion, no cause survives . Hence the instant petition needs to be disposed of. has been filed for Nari Niketan by private respondent No.4 that the girl is major, whereas as per learned counsel for the Learned State Counsel states that the documents available henticity of these recovery survives e disposed of. RAJNEESH SHARMA 2025.08.12 11:37 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRWP-3691-2025 -2- [5] However, in view of the submissions of learned counsel for the petitioner, the Child Welfare Committee of the concerned area is hereby requested to look into the matter and ensure the welfare of the petitioner, interact with her and if need arises, avail the services of Counselor for counseling her. It is further requested that in case, Child Welfare Committee needs assistance of Mediation Centre being maintained by District Legal Services Authority, it may approach the above mentioned Centre for mediation also. [6] Petition stands disposed of accordingly. (SURYA PARTAP SINGH) JUDGE 11.08.2025 ‘R. Sharma' Whether speaking/ reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No RAJNEESH SHARMA 2025.08.12 11:37 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document