The Orissa High Court acquitted a man tried as an adult for offences allegedly committed at 17, holding that the Children’s Court must independently decide under Section 19(1) of the JJ Act whether a child needs to be tried as an adult.
The Orissa High Court has instructed the state government to reevaluate ex-serviceman Santosh Adhikari’s job application for assistant director (law) due to age restrictions. Adhikari, a former Indian Air Force personnel, was disqualified by the Odisha Public Service Commission’s age limit of 40 years for the position. The ruling emphasizes fairness for ex-servicemen.
The Orissa High Court is seeking information from the state government about providing free medical care, including plastic surgery, for acid attack victims. This inquiry is driven by concerns over ensuring essential medical treatment and surgeries without financial burden. The Court’s action reflects a commitment to addressing the healthcare needs of acid attack survivors.
