Tok Tade vs Nabam Amas & Anr

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's conclusion that the first respondent (R-1) was a juvenile under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000, while affirming the conviction under Sections 302, 376, and 201 IPC. The Court noted that the complainant was not a party in the High Court proceedings and new evidence regarding R-1's date of birth was presented, necessitating a re-evaluation of R-1's juvenility. The High Court was directed to reconsider this aspect within six months.