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TopicJuvenile justice board

Topic: Juvenile justice board

2024 Pune Porsche crash case: Cops file plea against JJB order refusing to try 17-yr-old as adult

The 17-year-old had crashed into a motorcycle resulting in immediate death of the two riders. Juvenile Justice Board refused to try the accused as an adult.

She lost her son to ‘bullying’ over gender identity. 3 yrs on, her lonely battle for justice continues

As the case lingers in Punjab & Haryana HC, the mother continues running from pillar to post to seek justice. She says several advocates have 'given up' on the case.

Keith Fraser reappointed for second term as UK’s Youth Justice Board chairman

Karin Phillips MBE has also been appointed as a member of the board from 1 November 2024 until 30 September 2025.

Pune Porsche case: Can the 17-yr-old accused be treated as an adult? Here’s what the law says

Lenient bail conditions set by Juvenile Justice Board drew outrage & led to the question of whether the teenager should be treated as an adult.

Bar bills of Rs 68,000 & a 48-hour manhunt — what’s transpired in Pune Porsche accident case so far

A juvenile court ruled Wednesday that the 17-year-old would be tried for drunk driving, under Section 185 of Motor Vehicles Act. Pune Police have said that the minor should be tried as an adult.

SC tightens Juvenile Justice Act, sets 30-day timeline for appeals & mandates detailed orders

SC was dealing with an appeal in criminal case involving charges of rape & wrongful confinement under IPC & POCSO, when judges noted significant lacunas in the Act.

Juvenile at time of arrest, why accused in 2017 Gurugram school murder will be tried as an adult

Juvenile Justice Board ruled that student accused of killing a 7-yr-old be tried as an adult since he had 'sufficient mental, physical capacity to commit the offence'. He is now 21.

Pakistani schoolboy who crossed LoC chasing pigeons now free to go home. He is ‘guilty’, though

Juvenile Justice Board in J&K's Poonch orders release of 14-yr-old Asmad Ali on grounds that he's a minor. Khayam Maqsood, 16, who was acquitted, to be released as well.

Modi govt failed to frame plan to improve management of child care institutions: Plea in SC

The petition was filed by advocate Aparna Bhat Tuesday and it comes at a time when 57 minor girls at a Kanpur shelter were found to be Covid-positive.

SC judge makes questionnaire to know steps taken by states to check Covid spread at shelters

The matter came to light when the top court took cognisance of media reports, stating 35 children at a shelter in Chennai contracted Covid.

On Camera

Aamir Khan and Salman Khan are still dodging and deflecting the age question, 20 yrs later

On the first episode of Two Much With Kajol and Twinkle, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan were confronted with another hypocrisy: age gaps. And they didn't come out looking good.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.