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Parents' Statements Not Recorded in Delhi Child Welfare Committee Hearing
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 01 Sep 2026, 08:01 PM
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During a recent Child Welfare Committee hearing in Delhi, officials were unable to record the parents' statements, prompting concerns over procedural lapses.
In a recent hearing before the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) in Delhi, the authorities could not capture the statements of the parents involved in the case. The omission was noted by observers present at the session, who highlighted that recording parental testimony is a standard procedural requirement under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act.
The CWC, which adjudicates matters concerning the welfare and protection of children, relies on documented statements to assess the best interests of the minor. Failure to record such testimony may affect the committee's ability to make an informed decision and could lead to procedural challenges.
Officials from the committee acknowledged the lapse and indicated that a review of the incident is underway. They assured that corrective measures will be taken to ensure that future hearings adhere strictly to recording protocols, thereby safeguarding the rights of both children and their families.
The CWC, which adjudicates matters concerning the welfare and protection of children, relies on documented statements to assess the best interests of the minor. Failure to record such testimony may affect the committee's ability to make an informed decision and could lead to procedural challenges.
Officials from the committee acknowledged the lapse and indicated that a review of the incident is underway. They assured that corrective measures will be taken to ensure that future hearings adhere strictly to recording protocols, thereby safeguarding the rights of both children and their families.