The Supreme Court has ruled that for juveniles, the period of detention can be considered a fresh ground for filing a second bail application under the JJ Act. Denial of bail is unjustified once the investigation is complete and co-accused are granted bail.
NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court directed the Lieutenant Governor and the Delhi Police to file a response to a public interest litigation (PIL) regarding the functioning of Special Juvenile Police Units (SJPUs) in all districts of Delhi. The court has asked whether these units are working as per the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (JJ Act).
The Supreme Court ordered the release of a convict in the 1994 triple murder case, noting he was a juvenile, just 14 years old, at the time of the crime. The apex court observed that he had already served over 25 years in prison. The decision was made under provisions of juvenile justice laws. This ruling highlights the court’s stance on rehabilitative justice for juveniles.
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The Madhya Pradesh High Court issued a contempt notice to the Indore Police Commissioner for failing to report on an incident where a teacher allegedly strip-searched minor girls. The court demanded compliance with previous orders and instructed the commissioner to appear in court on November 25 regarding the investigation into the matter.
The Supreme Court ruled that bail cannot be denied to juveniles in criminal cases unless specific risks are evident, emphasizing that granting bail should be the norm. The decision overturned previous denials and highlighted the need for thorough assessments before denying bail to young offenders, reinforcing the Juvenile Justice Act’s focus on their welfare and rehabilitation.
Today, On 12th July, The Calcutta High Court urged the West Bengal government to provide equal child care benefits to male and female employees, emphasizing the need for gender equality in workplace policies. This recommendation stemmed from a petition by a male primary school teacher seeking extended child care leave after his wife’s passing, highlighting the shared responsibility of parents in caring for their children.
Headmistress of a middle school in Coimbatore has petitioned the Madras High Court, seeking to quash a criminal case that emerged following the attendance of 32 school children at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s roadshow on March 18, 2024. This action was taken under Section 75 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, […]
