Suo Moto PIL on Transfer of Girls from Observation Homes Upon Attaining Majority: Bombay High Court Initiates Action
In The Registrar (Judicial) v. State of Maharashtra, the Bombay High Court (Aurangabad Bench) initiated a Suo Moto PIL based on a newspaper report revealing that girls in observation homes were being shifted to other districts upon attaining majority due to lack of local facilities. The Court emphasized the right to education and mental well-being of such girls, directing authorities to provide data and explore existing shelter home capacities. This PIL seeks systemic reform in post-care rehabilitation for orphan girls.
