Dina Nath @ Daulat vs State Of Himachal Pradesh

The Supreme Court addressed the appellant's claim of being a minor under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000, specifically referencing the amendment in Section 2(l) by Act 33 of 2006. The Court noted that this plea was not previously raised in lower courts and remitted the matter to the trial court to determine the appellant's juvenile status as of the offence date, 15.6.1990. The Court did not express any opinion on the merits of the case and ordered that the trial court adjudicate the matter by September 2009, while the appellant remains in custody.