M.S. SONAK, J.

1. In all these matters, we have heard Mr. D.J. Khambatta, learned Senior Advocate who was appointed as Amicus Curiae in the matter. In this, he was ably assisted by learned counsel Ms Naira Jejeebhoy and Mr. Pheroze F. Mehta.

2. We have also heard Ms Gayatri Singh, learned Senior Advocate along with Ms Aditi Saxena, Ms Meenaz Kakalia and Mr. Kranti L.C. for the Petitioner in Writ Petition No. 10835 of 2018 and Writ Petition No. 9748 of 2018. Similarly, we have heard Mr.Kuldeep U. Nikam, learned counsel for the petitioner in Original Side Writ Petition (L) No. 3172 of 2018. In the said petition, Ms Flavia Agnes also appeared on behalf of legal Guardian-mother.

3. We have also heard Mr. Anil C. Singh, learned Assistant Solicitor General along with Mrs. Purnima Awasti, Ms Anusha Pravin Amin and Ms Geetika Gandhi for the Union of India in Writ Petition No. 10835 of 2018. We have also heard Mr.AB. Vagyani, learned Government Pleader along with Mr Y.S. Khochare, AGP and Mr. P.P. More, AGP and Mr. Udayan Shah for the State in Writ Petition No. 10835 of 2018 and Writ Petition No. 9748 of 2018. Similarly, we have heard Ms P.H. Kantharia, learned Government Pleader alo