The Kerala High Court has said that children should be brought to courtrooms only in rare and exceptional custody cases. The court stressed that such decisions must be taken with great care to protect the child’s well-being.
The Supreme Court of India has acquitted Brijnandan, sentenced to life for murder, after confirming he was a minor at the time of the crime. This ruling emphasizes that claims of juvenility can be made at any stage of legal proceedings, reinforcing juvenile rights and ensuring their protection under Indian law.
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Today(on 1st July),Pune police plan to challenge the Bombay High Court’s decision to release a 17-year-old involved in a fatal Porsche accident in the Supreme Court. The High Court stressed adherence to juvenile justice laws. The police argue the teen was under the influence of alcohol while driving, causing the deaths of two IT professionals. The case has led to various legal entanglements for the juvenile’s family.
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In Pune, Maharashtra, a teenager’s mother has been arrested for allegedly swapping her son’s blood samples with hers following a Porsche car accident. The police are investigating the involvement of hospital staff and the teen’s family in tampering with the samples to conceal alcohol levels. Several individuals have been arrested in connection with the case, and the Maharashtra Government has launched a probe into the actions of the Juvenile Justice Board.
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The families of the two young professionals who lost their lives in a tragic car accident in Pune are calling for Supreme Court oversight of the investigation and trial. They emphasize the severity of the offense and demand justice for the accused to be treated as an adult. The incident has led to public outrage and legal actions against those involved.
In a complex and sensitive case, the Kerala High Court has declined a plea to terminate the 34-week-old pregnancy of a 12-year-old girl, who was allegedly in an incestuous relationship with her minor brother. The Court, led by Justice Devan Ramachandran, concluded that medical termination was not viable at this advanced stage of pregnancy. Also […]
