SC: School certificate from private school not valid proof of age, sets aside order declaring murder accused as juvenile.
Read Full ArticleMeghalaya High Court suspends POCSO conviction, directs age verification on juvenility plea raised during appeal.
SC rules HC can’t cast doubt on trial court’s findings while suspending sentence; directs convict in minor’s sexual assault case to surrender immediately.
Patna High Court grants bail to a juvenile in a murder case, emphasizing a reformative approach and stating that institutionalization should be the last resort.
Delhi HC upholds FIR against ex-DCW chief Swati Maliwal for disclosing a minor victim’s identity, stressing legal safeguards under IPC & Juvenile Justice Act.
SC orders release of convict after 25 years in jail in 1994 triple murder case, finding him a juvenile aged 14 at the time; stresses reformation and justice.
NCPCR claims Madrasas provide unsatisfactory education, violating children's constitutional rights and RTE Act, lacking curriculum and holistic learning standards.
The Gauhati High Court criticizes the Assam government for delays in notifying crucial Child Protection Rules and Policy under the Juvenile Justice Act.
SC overturns Calcutta HC verdict urging adolescent girls to control sexual urges, restoring conviction in a rape case, and issuing guidelines for judicial conduct.
Kerala Court sentences Muhammed H. to 101 years of jail for raping his minor daughter; he used to tell her, All fathers do this to their daughters.
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.
Supreme Court orders accused to undergo medical examination, overturning Karnataka High Courts relief order. Accuseds reluctance deemed unjustified.
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.
Supreme Court rules 3-month preliminary assessment period under JJ Act as directory, not mandatory, allowing extensions with recorded reasons.
CJI Chandrachud stresses need for best international juvenile justice practices to tackle rising digital crimes among minors. Emphasizes digital literacy and responsible online behavior.
SC upholds in-house probe into Justice Varma, dismisses his plea against removal; says process is legally valid and judge’s conduct lacked credibility.
07 August, 2025 12:05 PM
SC: Victim’s sole testimony, even without medical evidence, sufficient to uphold rape conviction if found credible and consistent.
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