Justice Juvenile Act
![Gravity of offence not relevant when considering bail for juvenile [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2024/06/lj_7120_2190207d-36ff-490d-987a-1c45eb54aa78.webp)
Allahabad High Court grants bail to a juvenile in a serious criminal case, ruling that the gravity of the offence is not a relevant factor in bail decisions.
Read Full Article![Supreme Court orders accused in POCSO case to undergo medical examination, stays Karnataka High Court’s relief Order [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2024/06/lj_2608_5285678e-8d04-4a53-805a-6e62c687bdc5.webp)
Judiciary
Supreme Court orders accused in POCSO case to undergo medical examination, stays Karnataka High Court’s relief Order [Read Order]
Supreme Court orders accused to undergo medical examination, overturning Karnataka High Court’s relief order. Accused’s reluctance deemed unjustified.
Judiciary
Pune Porsche Hit & Run: Bail Granted to 17 Year Old in Under 14 Hours, Asked to write essay
Bail granted to 17-year-old in Pune Porsche hit-and-run case within 14 hours. Conditions include educational tasks, supervision, and counseling. Incident killed two.
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Judiciary
Period of 3 months for preliminary assessment under JJ Act not mandatory: SC [Read Judgment]
Supreme Court rules 3-month preliminary assessment period under JJ Act as directory, not mandatory, allowing extensions with recorded reasons.
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Judiciary
Best international practices in juvenile justice system required due to rapid increase in digital crimes: CJI [Read Speech]
CJI Chandrachud stresses need for best international juvenile justice practices to tackle rising digital crimes among minors. Emphasizes digital literacy and responsible online behavior.
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SC releases woman in murder case on ground of juvenility [Read Judgment]
Supreme Court releases a woman convicted of murder, citing her status as a juvenile at the crime's occurrence, overturning previous rulings.
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Supreme Court Directs States to Strengthen Support for Child Victims Under POCSO Act Implementation [Read Judgment]
The Supreme Court directs state governments to implement POCSO Rules 2020 effectively, emphasizing the importance of support for child victims during investigation, trial, and rehabilitation. The role...
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