J&K High Court to Probe "Marriage Traps" Targeting Young Girls in Rural Kashmir

The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir & Ladakh initiated a suo motu investigation into vulturish practices where young girls are allegedly lured into marriage traps by older men.

The Court raised these concerns while hearing a plea by a 19-year-old seeking protection for her marriage to a 46-year-old married man.

Suspecting a criminal racket involving self-proclaimed religious preachers and sorcerers (tantriks), the Court appointed an amicus curiae and sought a senior woman IPS officer to lead an inquiry.

Emphasizing that such practices in rural areas cannot be ignored, ensuring the girl was restored to her mother’s custody for her safety.

[Sania Nazir & Anr. v. UT of J&K & Ors.]