Juvenile Justice Act 2000 Applies Retrospectively; Court Orders Release of Convict Who Was a Juvenile at the Time of 1981 Offence: Supreme Court
On October 9, 2025, the Supreme Court of India ordered the release of a murder convict, Hansraj, who was found to be twelve years old at the time of the offence in 1981, recognizing his status as a juvenile under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2000. The Court held that the Act is retrospective in nature, allowing its provisions to apply to offences committed prior to its enforcement on April 1,…
