Juvenility Can Be Claimed Even at Later Stage in POCSO Cases; School Certificate Holds More Value Than Medical Tests Under Juvenile Justice Act: Rajasthan High Court

The Rajasthan High Court has held that while conducting an enquiry into the claim of juvenility of an accused, the standard of proof need not be as strict as a criminal trial where juvenility must be proved beyond all reasonable doubt. The Court emphasized that if two views are possible, the Court should lean in favor of holding the accused as juvenile, especially in borderline cases. This approach reflects a…