Dr. Subramanian Swamy And Ors vs Raju Thr.Member Juvenile Justice ...

The Supreme Court held that a third party does not have the right to participate in a criminal prosecution, which is primarily the function of the State, as established in the context of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000. The Court upheld the High Court's decision to dismiss the public interest litigation filed by the petitioners, emphasizing that they had an alternative remedy under the JJ Act. The Court declined to entertain the special leave petition, reinforcing the principle that the adjudication of criminal matters is reserved for the State.