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Crime
Gujarat Court Condemns Police for Holding Minor as Bait
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 18 Aug 2026, 10:18 AM
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A Gujarat court has publicly rebuked local police for detaining the minor son of an accused, calling the action a form of baiting. The court urged authorities to uphold child protection laws.
The Gujarat High Court delivered a stern rebuke to the state police after it was revealed that a minor son of an accused individual was held in custody as a form of bait. The court described the practice as a violation of the child’s rights and a misuse of law enforcement powers.
In its order, the court demanded that the police immediately release the child and provide a written explanation for the detention. It also called for an internal investigation into the conduct of the officers involved.
The incident has sparked public outcry, with civil society groups demanding stricter safeguards for minors in police custody. The court’s decision underscores the judiciary’s commitment to protecting vulnerable populations from abuse of authority.
In its order, the court demanded that the police immediately release the child and provide a written explanation for the detention. It also called for an internal investigation into the conduct of the officers involved.
The incident has sparked public outcry, with civil society groups demanding stricter safeguards for minors in police custody. The court’s decision underscores the judiciary’s commitment to protecting vulnerable populations from abuse of authority.