The Uttarakhand State commission for Protection of Child Rights disposed of eight out of 39 cases brought before it in a hearing held on Friday. The cases were heard by Chairman of the commission Yogendra Khanduri and secretary Vinod Prasad Raturi.
In the alleged beating of a child in Vikasnagar area by police personnel, the commission took a serious note and directed the State Director General (DG) of Police to ensure a fair inquiry in the matter.
On a complaint for causing undue harassment to a child in Dehardun, the SSP was asked to act accordingly by the commission. On issue of detaining a student of class XI in Jesus and Marry school, the counsel of the school Kanwaljit Singh appeared before the commission and claimed that the girl is above 18 years of age.
He submitted documentary proofs for his claim. On finding his contention valid, the commission disposed of the case. This issue was also raised by the All Uttarakhand Parents Association as they protested the act of the prestigious school.
The commission also disposed of cases of Ajim Premji foundation and health directorate. The hearing was also attended by member Shailendra Shekhar Kargeti and under secretary Shakti Semwal. The next hearing of the commission is kept on September 16.