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JUVENILES NEWS

‘Delicate task, needs expertise’: Allahabad HC lays out rules for assessing juveniles in heinous crime cases

October 14, 2025 10:05 am

The court noted that while Section 15 (1) of the JJ Act provides for a preliminary assessment of the child in conflict with law, the process of determination has not been provided anywhere.

Over 100 juveniles held for murder & attempt to murder cases since 2020

May 18, 2025 8:11 am

According to data, apart from the incidents of murder, juveniles have also been found involved in heinous incidents of rape and molestation.

For rape cases, govt mulls trying juveniles under 15 as adults

October 20, 2015 2:32 am

If the Delhi government chooses to go ahead with the proposals, it could mark flashpoint in its already turbulent relationship with the Centre.

75% of juveniles held in 2014 were above 16 years of age

August 20, 2015 6:02 pm

In the year 2014, a total of 33,526 cases (under IPC) were registered against children below 18 years of age, as against a total number of 28,51,563 cases registered in the country during that year.

Cabinet clears trial of juveniles as adults in 'heinous cases'

April 23, 2015 8:06 am

An amendment to the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Bill 2014 will be introduced in the Parliament.

6 boys from observation home flee during picnic

April 16, 2015 9:23 am

11 boys from the observation home were taken for a picnic in Bhor with the permission of the Juvenile Justice Board.

Rejecting House panel recommendation, Ministry wants to try juveniles as adults

April 07, 2015 9:44 am

The proposal is expected to be taken up by the Cabinet in its meeting on Tuesday evening.

Rough justice

November 27, 2014 12:05 am

In pushing for juvenile age to be lowered, the court regresses.

‘Tyre-puncture’ gang busted; three juveniles among four apprehended

August 28, 2014 2:55 am

The gang would first choose a vehicle and then throw a sharp object to deflate the tyres.

Two juveniles convicted in Shakti Mills gangrapes

July 15, 2014 4:51 pm

Two juveniles convicted in the Shakti Mills gangrape cases were sent to borstal school in Nashik.

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