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No Adult Trial Of Juvenile Without Reasoned Order Under Section 19(1) JJ Act: Supreme Court Acquits Murder Convict
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No Adult Trial Of Juvenile Without Reasoned Order Under Section 19(1) JJ Act: Supreme Court Acquits Murder Convict

Supreme Court rules a Children's Court must give a reasoned order before trying a child as an adult, setting aside a murder conviction for procedural non-compliance.

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From welfare legislation to a rights-based regime: how the law treats children in conflict with law Know The Law
From welfare legislation to a rights-based regime: how the law treats children in conflict with law

How India's juvenile justice law evolved from the 1986 Act to the JJ Act 2015 - key institutions, landmark verdicts, and where implementation still fails.

Calcutta HC Gives Split Verdict on Juvenile Anticipatory Bail, Refers Issue to Larger Bench [Read Judgment] Judiciary
Calcutta HC Gives Split Verdict on Juvenile Anticipatory Bail, Refers Issue to Larger Bench [Read Judgment]

Calcutta High Court delivers split verdict on juveniles seeking anticipatory bail; majority bars pre-arrest relief, strong dissent prompts larger Bench review.

Gauhati HC Urges Assam Govt to Expedite Notification of Child Protection Policy and Rules [Read Order] Judiciary
Gauhati HC Urges Assam Govt to Expedite Notification of Child Protection Policy and Rules [Read Order]

The Gauhati HC urges the Assam Govt to swiftly notify the Draft State Child Protection Policy and Rules to implement the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 effectively.


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