Sukchain Singh v. State of Punjab and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
In a criminal miscellaneous application challenging a previous order authorizing a minor's marriage, a Single Judge held that the High Court cannot recall such an order under Section 482 CrPC. Relying on the Neetu Singh principle, the court affirmed the minor's right to choose, dismissing the petition as misconceived.
What did the court decide?
The petition challenging the earlier order is dismissed with no order as to costs.