The Delhi High Court held that the Juvenile Justice Act, 2000 clearly bars any appeal against an acquittal issued by a Juvenile Justice Board. It added that victims cannot claim a copy when disclosure risks violating juvenile privacy.
The Supreme Court of India today (27th Sept) ruled that a free certified copy of an NCLT order suffices for filing an appeal to the NCLAT, overturning a prior NCLAT decision. The Court clarified there’s no distinction between free and paid certified copies, emphasizing that a three-day delay in appeal was within acceptable limits.
The Supreme Court cautioned the Registrar to ensure diligence among assistants, due to a missing order and critical report in a case file. Despite the registrar’s conclusion, the court noted the absence of an official report and directed the Registry to submit a report within a week, setting the case for re-listing in ten days.