REEMA SAINI 2026.07.09 14:24 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document High Court, Chandigarh CRWP No.7950 of 2026 (O&M) -2- 3. Learned counsel for the petitioners further submits that he restricts his prayer for issuance of directions to respondents No.2 and 3, to produce the minor-petitioner No.1 before the Child Welfare Committee, as petitioner No.1 was a child. 4. Notice of motion. 5. Mr. Kunwarbir Singh, AAG Punjab, who is present in the Court accepts notice on behalf of respondent-State. 6. Heard. 7. Petitioner No.1 is a minor aged 16 years. She is thus a child in need of care and protection within the meaning of Section 2(14) of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. 8. Accordingly, official respondents No.2 and 3 shall ensure, through Child Welfare Officer, Tarn Taran that petitioner No.1 is produced before the Child Welfare Committee, Tarn Taran within a period of one week. The Child Welfare Committee, Tarn Taran constituted under The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 shall take a decision as to the custody of the child as per law and send a compliance report to this Court. 9. At the same time, official respondents are directed to decide representation dated 04.07.2026 (Annexure P-3) of the petitioners within a period of one month. In case, it is found that there is a genuine threat to the lives and liberty of petitioners, necessary steps as per law be taken at the earliest, so as to ensure that no harm is caused to the petitioners. Disposed of. 08.07.2026 (SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL) reema Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes JUDGE Whether reportable : No REEMA SAINI 2026.07.09 14:24 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document High Court, Chandigarh