Court Upholds JJB's Decision To Try 16-Yr-Old As An Adult For Alleged Rape Of 7-Yr-Old Girl: Himachal Pradesh High Court
Title: Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 – High Court Allows Trial of 16-Year-Old as Adult in Rape of Minor Girl, Upholds Section 15 Mental Assessment Juvenile accused found fit for adult trial under serious charges In a serious and sensitive case involving the rape of a 7-year-old girl, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has upheld the decision of the Juvenile Justice Board to try the 16-year-old…
