Juveniles Tried As Adults Cannot Be Deprived Of Their Right To Bail Under Juvenile Justice Act: Uttarakhand High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Uttarakhand at Nainital has granted bail to a Child in Conflict with Law (CIL), who was accused under Sections 376(3) and 506 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Section 5(j)(ii)/6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. The decision, delivered by Hon’ble Justice Ravindra Maithani, sheds light on the judicial approach towards juvenile offenders. Case Background The…
