Power to compel restoration of abducted females
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Summary
When a woman or female child has been abducted or unlawfully detained and a sworn complaint is made, a District Magistrate, Sub-divisional Magistrate or Magistrate of the first class can order immediate release of the woman or the return of the child to the parent, guardian or lawful custodian. The magistrate can enforce that order and use necessary force to secure compliance.
Example
Priya finds out her neighbour has taken Diya without permission and is keeping her at a nearby house. Priya makes a sworn complaint to the District Magistrate, who orders Diya returned to Priya immediately and authorises use of necessary force to enforce the order.
Bare Act
Enacted textUpon complaint made on oath of the abduction or unlawful detention of a woman, or a female child for any unlawful purpose, a District Magistrate, Sub-divisional Magistrate or Magistrate of the first class may make an order for the immediate restoration of such woman to her liberty, or of such female child to her parent, guardian or other person having the lawful charge of such child, and may compel compliance with such order, using such force as may be necessary.
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