Union Of India vs Saalim

The Supreme Court upheld the Allahabad High Court's decision that the respondent was a juvenile under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000, based on a School Leaving Register certificate. The Court found the Trial Court's reliance on the Pariwar Register and medical certificate erroneous, emphasizing the importance of authentic documents for age determination. The appeal was dismissed, and the Supreme Court directed that if the case is still pending in the Juvenile Court, it should be expedited and completed within six months.