#SupremeCourt to continue hearing plea filed by the mother of a 13 year old who was missing since July 8, 2021 alleging that despite filing an FIR with Gorakhpur Police and making efforts to file complaint with the Delhi Police, no action has been taken till date. 
Earlier, the Delhi Police found the 13-year-old girl missing for the last 2 months in Kolkata and also arrested the kidnapper after the apex court directed the Uttar Pradesh Police to hand over the case files.
On the last date of hearing Supreme Court had directed the investigation to be transferred to the Delhi Police from the Uttar Pradesh Police.
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Sr. Adv KV Vishwanathan- Milords it may be asked to clarify on the pregnancy of the Girl.
Bench- We'll ask for the report within 1 week, by then you interact with the Girl.
Bench- We'll ask for the report within 1 week, by then you interact with the Girl.
ASG RS Puri- This is a marriage between a Hindu and Muslim.
Bench- This doesn't matter if she is minor the marriage doesn't matter. That we'll address when we know her age.
Bench- This doesn't matter if she is minor the marriage doesn't matter. That we'll address when we know her age.
Adv Amit Pai- Milords, according to her mother her age is 15 or 16 and according to her also her age is 17.
Court- there are two documents which are contrary, you tell me can we force pregnancy test when she is major?
Then let us first determine her age.
Court- there are two documents which are contrary, you tell me can we force pregnancy test when she is major?
Then let us first determine her age.
Pai- Milords, if she is given psychological evaluation and treatment all this can be done.
Court- We accept the suggestion made by the Amicus that it is essential to first ascertain the age, thereafter further direction can be issued.
2 Advocate assisting the Amicus may be permitted to interact with the Girl who is presently residing at the Child Care Centre, Chatarpur
2 Advocate assisting the Amicus may be permitted to interact with the Girl who is presently residing at the Child Care Centre, Chatarpur
We direct AIIMS to submit age determination report within one week.
Pai- Milords Media may be directed to divulge the investigation.
Bench has directed the Delhi Police to ensure that the investigation be not disclosed.
Pai- Milords Media may be directed to divulge the investigation.
Bench has directed the Delhi Police to ensure that the investigation be not disclosed.
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