The Delhi High Court held that the Juvenile Justice Act, 2000 clearly bars any appeal against an acquittal issued by a Juvenile Justice Board. It added that victims cannot claim a copy when disclosure risks violating juvenile privacy.
The Allahabad High Court sentenced lawyer Ashok Pande to six months in prison for contempt due to improper courtroom attire and misbehavior towards judges. He faces a Rs. 2,000 fine and a month’s additional jail time if unpaid. Pande was advised to respond to a notice regarding potential barring from practice by May 1.
