AJAY PAL vs STATE OF U.P.

The Supreme Court determined that the appellant was a juvenile at the time of the incident, thus necessitating the application of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act. The Court set aside the lower court orders and directed that the appellant's case be reviewed by the appropriate Board established under the Act. The appellant was ordered to be released immediately unless required in another case, and the fee for Amicus Curiae was fixed at Rs. 7000.