Plea On Missing Girls, Women In Maharashtra: High Court Directs State To File Affidavit On Measures Taken To Curb Such Instances

The Bombay High Court is hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) concerning the alarming number of missing girls in Maharashtra. The court expressed concern over the state's response to the issue and sought detailed reports from the government on the steps taken to address this crisis. The PIL highlights systemic failures in preventing human trafficking and protecting vulnerable children. The court’s scrutiny is expected to push the state to enhance its mechanisms for tracking and rescuing missing girls, ensuring better implementation of existing laws and policies.