October 2019

Juvenile—Determination of Age—Matriculation Certificate which does not provide correct date cannot be given precedence over the certificate issued by the school first attended by accused or birth certificate

By | October 31st, 2019|Juvenile/Children Act|

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Juvenile—Determination of Age—Under the provisions of New Act of 2015, the primacy has been given the assessment of the Board/Court; Matriculation certificate no more enjoys that exclusive privilege; Assessment can be done on physical appearance and the school certificate and the matriculation certificate have been put at par

By | October 2nd, 2019|Juvenile/Children Act|

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November 2018

March 2018

Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000, S.12—Bar to juvenile- -Juvenile is entitled to bail as a matter of right unless the case falls in the exceptions carved out in the provision itself.

By | March 10th, 2018|Juvenile/Children Act|

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February 2018

Bail to Juvenile–Rape–Kidnapping–Without mentioning reasonable grounds for believing that the petitioner is likely to come into the association of any known criminal if released on bail or his release will expose him to moral, physical or psychological danger, bail not to be declined –No such findings given while declining bail-Impugned order set aside-Bail granted

By | February 23rd, 2018|Juvenile/Children Act|

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June 2017

Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act. 2000, S.12–Rape with minor- -Juvenile offender—Application for bail-Rejected by courts below—Revision against-Juvenile is entitled to bail as a matter of right unless the case falls under exceptions carved out in the provision

By | June 27th, 2017|Juvenile/Children Act|

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Determination of Age—Ossification test cannot be regarded as conclusive when it comes to ascertaining the age of a person.

By | June 4th, 2017|Evidence - Criminal Cases, Juvenile/Children Act|

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December 2016

November 2016

October 2016