Supreme Court issues notice to Centre on PIL for setting up DNA and biometric ID system for missing, rescued kids

Supreme Court issues notice to Centre on PIL for setting up DNA and biometric ID system for missing, rescued kids

It also sought directions for the constitution of a national and State-level child protection and anti-trafficking task force to ensure mandatory interstate coordination, time-bound investigation, rescue and rehabilitation of missing and trafficked children

SC issues notice to Centre on PIL for setting up DNA, biometric ID system for missing, rescued kids

The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre and NCPCR regarding a PIL. This petition seeks a national DNA and biometric identification system for missing children. Such a system would facilitate scientific identification and reunification with families. The court also directed the establishment of a centralized system with statutory safeguards. This initiative aims to enhance child protection and prevent trafficking effectively.

SC Seeks Centre, NCPCR Response On Plea For National DNA, Biometric System For Missing Children

<p>New Delhi, Aug 19 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought responses from the Centre and the NCPCR on a PIL seeking the establishment of a national DNA and biometric identification system for missing and rescued children to facilitate scientific identification, tracing and reunification with their families.</p> <p>A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana issued notices to the Union Ministry of H…

SC notice to Centre on DNA, biometric IDs for missing children

The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought responses from the Centre and the NCPCR on a PIL seeking the establishment of a national DNA and biometric identification system for missing and rescued children to facilitate scientific identification, tracing and reunification with their families.