June 18, 2012

Juvenile Justice: Question whether accused was minor or not at time of offence, cannot be deferred

In an appeal, a question about minority of accused was raised. High Court directed that this question will be considered at the time of final hearing of appeal.

Supreme Court said no, this question has to be decided and it cannot be differed till final hearing of appeal.

Re: 2012(5)Scale page 47 on page 50 para 78

Haresh Raichura
18/6/2012