Supreme Court cancels jail term of rape convict after confirming he was a juvenile in 1988. His conviction remains valid, but further action will be decided by the Juvenile Justice Board.
Today, On 22nd May, Pune teen driver’s bail revoked after fatal accident. Sent to observation center, debate on underage accountability and rehabilitation. Police seeks adult trial, license barred until 25. Legal and safety concerns highlighted. Court holds driver’s father and bar accountable. Systemic changes in juvenile justice and traffic law enforcement under discussion.
The Kerala High Court ruled that minors can be charged under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO). The decision clarifies that minors will be tried under the Juvenile Justice Act, irrespective of gender and age, for penetrative sexual assault and related offenses outlined in the POCSO Act. The ruling came in response to a case involving a 13-year-old petitioner.