VIMAL CHADHA vs VIKAS CHOUDHARY

The Supreme Court addressed the determination of a juvenile's age under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000, emphasizing that age must be established through reliable evidence, including medical examination and school records. The Court held that the respondent, Vikas Choudhary, was not a juvenile at the time of the offense, as medical reports indicated he was between 22-25 years old. Consequently, the appeal was allowed, and the order of the Delhi High Court was set aside, reinstating the trial court's decision.