Juvenile Justice| When School Records Are Unavailable, Courts May Rely on Ossification Test with Two-Year Margin of Error: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on juvenile justice ruled that in the absence of reliable school or birth records, courts can determine juvenility using an ossification test, allowing a two-year margin of error. This ensures fair age determination in long-pending cases.

Baba Siddique Murder|| “I am a Minor”: Accused Claims, Court Orders Bone Ossification Test

A Mumbai court ordered a bone test to verify the age of a young man accused in the murder of Baba Siddique, who asserts he is a minor despite his Aadhaar card indicating he is 19. The test results will determine if he is tried as a juvenile or adult.