Supreme Court: 'Person' in FIR order includes all, not just children

The Court addressed non-compliance by certain jurisdictions and directed further steps for the integration of relevant portals.

Who it concerns: Petitioner: G. Ganesh; Respondents: State of Tamil Nadu & Ors.; Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Hon'ble Mr. Justice R. Mahadevan; Committee Members: Ms. Mukta Gupta (Head), Mr. S.D. Sanjay (Convenor), and others.

What the court decided

• The Court clarified that the term 'person' in its earlier order includes every person irrespective of age or gender, rejecting the interpretation that it applies only to children.
• Notice of contempt is to be issued to the Chief Secretaries and Director Generals of Police of States/Union Territories that have failed to file required affidavits.
• The Chief Secretary and Director General of Police of the Union Territory of Ladakh are directed to file personally affirmed affidavits explaining why action should not be taken against them for non-compliance.
• Ms. Archana Pathak Dave, Additional Solicitor General, is directed to communicate the Court's concern regarding the integration of relevant portals across the country, with the exercise to be completed within six weeks.
• The matter is listed for the next hearing on 05.10.2026 at 2.00 p.m.

Also in the document

• The Court expressed shock and described the interpretation of 'person' as limited to children as a 'deliberate and mala fide bogey' raised by some States.
• The Court noted that two Zonal Consultation Meetings have already been held, with a third scheduled for 8th August, 2026.
• Mr. S.D. Sanjay, formerly Additional Solicitor General, continues as Convenor/Coordinator despite now serving as Advocate General for Bihar.