Jitendra Ram @ Jitu vs State Of Jharkhand

The Supreme Court addressed the conviction of the appellant under Sections 302 and 201 IPC, where the appellant claimed to be a minor at the time of the offense, invoking the Bihar Children Act, 1982 and the Juvenile Justice Act, 1986. The Court emphasized the necessity of determining the appellant's age at the time of the offense, as it could affect the applicability of juvenile protections. The Court held that the High Court failed to address this crucial issue, warranting further examination of the appellant's age and potential juvenile status.