New Delhi, Sept. 24 -- The Delhi High Court has sought responses from the Delhi government and other authorities on a Public Interest Litigation alleging exploitation of children through forced begging on roads, traffic intersections and other public places across the national capital.

The petition has been filed by Janseva Welfare Society through its president Ajay Aggarwal.

The court has issued notice to the Government of NCT of Delhi, Commissioner of Police, Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) and the concerned Child Welfare Committee(s) on the plea seeking urgent intervention to protect vulnerable children allegedly being compelled or used for begging.

The petition contends that the issue cannot be viewed merely...