Initially, the trial court sentenced the convict to death on May 17, 2018. However, the Allahabad High Court’s Lucknow bench later commuted the death penalty to life imprisonment without the possibility of remission. New Delhi, Jan 2: The Supreme Court on Thursday (2nd Dec) acknowledged a report confirming that a convict in a 2013 rape […]
Today, On 14th August, The Supreme Court granted bail to a juvenile accused, criticizing the denial of bail by the Rajasthan High Court and the Juvenile Justice Board. The decision emphasized the requirement of bail for juveniles under the Juvenile Justice Act, reflecting the judiciary’s commitment to upholding their rights and dignity, even in serious cases.
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Today, On 27th June, the father of a 17-year-old boy involved in a fatal Porsche accident in Pune was granted bail. The boy faces charges under the Juvenile Justice Act and the Indian Penal Code. The Bombay High Court also ordered his release from an observation home. Additional arrests were made related to alleged alcohol service to the minor. A series of legal actions and investigations continues.
The Supreme Court clarified that the three-month timeline for assessing juveniles accused of serious crimes is not mandatory but advisory. The decision allows for extensions with a reasoned order from the Chief Judicial Magistrate, emphasizing the importance of a preliminary assessment involving experienced professionals. The ruling aims to balance accountability and fair treatment for juvenile offenders.