The Patna High Court granted bail to a 14-year-old boy accused in a POCSO case, holding institutional care should be a last resort. Justice Arun Kumar Jha said bail cannot be denied to a child in conflict with law without statutory grounds under the Juvenile Justice Act.
The Kerala High Court granted bail to six juveniles accused in the Shahabas murder case, emphasizing that observation homes are not for prolonged detention, particularly for those without prior criminal records. The bail was contingent on strict conditions, allowing the minors to return to education while ensuring cooperation with the ongoing investigation.
Two dismissed Juvenile Justice Board members have approached the Bombay High Court over their termination in the Pune Porsche crash bail case. The court has issued a notice to the Maharashtra government seeking a response. In a recent development regarding the Pune Porsche car crash case, two former members of the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) […]
