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.
Today, On, 24th July, The Supreme Court expressed serious concern after learning that some accused are Pakistani nationals and still absconding, as it reviewed the status of missing convicts in the 2006 serial train blast case.
Today, On, 24th July, The Supreme Court stayed the Bombay High Court acquittal order in the 7/11 Mumbai blasts case, saying, “No question of bringing the accused back to prison,” but clarified the judgment will not be treated as a precedent.
Today, On 22nd July, The Supreme Court decided that it will hear on July 24 the Maharashtra government’s plea challenging the Bombay High Court’s verdict that acquitted all 12 accused in the 7/11 Mumbai train blasts case after 19 years of legal battle.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis called the Bombay High Court’s verdict in the 7/11 Mumbai train blasts case “very shocking” and said the state government will soon challenge the acquittal of 12 accused in the Supreme Court.
