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In Writ Petition No. 40169/2024, Rehana Nazir petitioned under Article 199 of the Constitution and Section 491 of the Criminal Procedure Code, seeking the recovery of her grandson, Ghulam Murtaza, allegedly in the illegal custody of respondent Hassan Abbas. The court directed the government to implement The Juvenile Act without further delay to protect the rights and welfare of juvenile offenders. Juvenile offenders should only be interrogated by officers of a certain rank, with the assistance of probation or social welfare officers. The court mandated the establishment of these committees in each Sessions Division to ensure fair treatment and diversion of juvenile cases. Juveniles must be kept in observation homes, separate from adult offenders, to protect their welfare and promote rehabilitation. The court further recommended training sessions for prosecutors and investigating officers to ensure compliance with The Juvenile Act.