Case Against Child Quashed as JJ Act Inquiry Exceeded Time Limit in Blue Beacon ‘Judge’ Sign Car Incident: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has delivered a significant ruling interpreting Section 14 Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, holding that failure to complete an inquiry within the statutory time frame makes continuation of proceedings illegal. The Court quashed proceedings initiated against a juvenile who was found driving a four-wheeler fitted with a blue beacon and a dashboard board reading “judge”. Bench and Legal Issue The matter was…
