VIKAS CHAUDHARY vs STATE OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR.

The Supreme Court examined the applicability of juvenile justice provisions in the case of Vikas Choudhary, who was charged under Sections 364A, 302, 201, 34, and 120-B IPC for kidnapping and murder. The Court upheld the dismissal of the petitioner's application to transfer the case to the Juvenile Justice Board, affirming that the ossification test indicated he was above the juvenile age limit at the time of the offense. The ruling clarified the criteria for determining juvenile status in criminal proceedings, emphasizing the importance of scientific evidence in age determination.