The Hindu Impact: Juvenile Justice Committee of A.P. High Court seeks report on sexual abuse of minor girls in Krishna district
The Juvenile Justice Committee of the Andhra Pradesh High Court has demanded a detailed report regarding the sexual assault of two minor girls in Krishna district. The committee is investigating the police response and the status of the case following reports of initial procedural delays.
Why it matters
This underscores judicial oversight in cases of crimes against minors and the importance of accountability in police investigations.
The Juvenile Justice Committee (JJC) of the Andhra Pradesh High Court on Monday (August 24, 2026) sought details regarding the alleged sexual abuse of two minor girls in Krishna district.
Responding to the news published in The Hindu titled “two held for sexually assaulting minor girls” on August 10, 2026, the JJC directed the police, the Child Welfare Committee (CWC), Juvenile Welfare officials, and the Women Development and Child Welfare (WD&CW) Department officials to submit a detailed report by Tuesday (August 25).”
The Committee instructed the concerned officers to provide information regarding the registered case, the condition of the victims, the status of the investigation, and the details of the arrests.
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