SHEELA BARSE vs SECRETARY, CHILDREN AID SOCIETY & OTHERS

The Supreme Court emphasized the need for specialized training for judicial officers in Juvenile Courts, asserting that mere designation does not fulfill statutory requirements. It held that the Children's Aid Society qualifies as a State instrumentality under Article 12, thus mandating compliance with constitutional provisions, particularly Articles 21 and 24. The Court directed the State of Maharashtra to enforce laws and uphold constitutional obligations regarding children's rights and welfare as outlined in the Children's Act, 1948.