New Delhi, Sep 30 (NationPress) The Delhi High Court has instructed the Rajasthan Police to provide a comprehensive status report regarding the alleged unlawful arrest and detention of two minor boys from Janakpuri, Delhi.

A panel comprising Justices Jyoti Singh and Anish Dayal reviewed a habeas corpus petition initiated by street vendor Kapoori Bai, who claimed her 15-year-old son and a 17-year-old relative had been forcibly taken by unidentified individuals in civilian clothing from Dussehra Park on September 26.

Per the writ filed, despite numerous attempts, the families were unable to report the minors as missing at either the Janakpuri or Hari Nagar police stations in Delhi.

The boys' location was revealed later through a phone call, indicating they were being held at the Pushkar police station in Rajasthan.

The Officer in Charge of Pushkar subsequently disclosed that the pair had been arrested on September 29 in connection with an alleged robbery, and confirmed that their mothers had been informed of the arrest.

The Delhi High Court observed significant procedural breaches after the petitioner's lawyer highlighted that 'none of the necessary safeguards or protocols were adhered to' during the inter-state arrests, including informing local police and granting access to legal counsel.

The standing counsel for the Delhi government (criminal) Sanjay Lao acknowledged these oversights, stating that 'the local police were not notified' prior to the minors being taken to Pushkar and that 'the guidelines established by this court in Sandeep Kumar v. State have been disregarded.'

Inspector Vikram Singh Rathore of PS Pushkar, who appeared online, admitted that no age verification had been conducted yet, although medical examinations had commenced.

When Justice Singh's Bench inquired whether the local police (i.e., Delhi Police) were informed before or during the investigation or prior to the arrest, the response was negative.

Given the sensitive nature of the situation, particularly since the family is related to Deva Pardhi, who allegedly died due to custodial violence in July, the Delhi High Court mandated a thorough report to be filed under the signature of the Superintendent of Police, Ajmer.

"We believe a detailed status report is essential from the Standing Counsel of the State of Rajasthan... considering that S and the Petitioner are relatives of Deva Pardhi, it is ordered that the status report will be submitted under the authority of Ms. Vandita Rana, SP, Ajmer, Rajasthan," the bench stated.

The Delhi High Court instructed Inspector Rathore to keep the Hari Nagar SHO updated about the case developments throughout the day.

The matter is scheduled to be revisited on Wednesday at 10:30 AM.