SHORT ANSWER:
No, police cannot detain minors in India without following specific legal procedures.
DETAILS:
- The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 governs the treatment of minors in conflict with the law.
- Minors must be produced before a Juvenile Justice Board within 24 hours of their apprehension.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Detaining a minor without following the proper legal process can lead to disciplinary action against the police officer involved.
SOURCE:
- Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
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