The Calcutta High Court reiterated that under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 “a juvenile cannot be sentenced to more than seven years.” Since the Bangladeshi national was arrested as a minor and held for over 21 years, the Court ordered his immediate release and repatriation.
The Supreme Court questioned whether it can monitor every violent incident in West Bengal while hearing a plea over the alleged killing of three BJP workers after the 2018 local body polls. The Bench advised the petitioner to approach the Calcutta High Court and granted time to file a rejoinder affidavit.
