Duty Of Court To Examine Best Interest Of Minor: Punjab & Haryana HC Directs Police Protection For Minor Who 'Refused To Marry Old Man'

The Punjab and Haryana High Court emphasized the duty to prioritize the best interests of minors in a case where a girl refused to marry an older man. The court directed the police to ensure her interim protection due to threats against her. The ruling underscored the importance of safeguarding minors' rights and welfare, intervening to protect them from coercion or harm in sensitive situations.