Kamlendra Singh @ Pappu Singh vs State Of M.P

The Supreme Court held that the appellant was a juvenile at the time of the offence under Section 307 IPC, as established by documents verifying his date of birth as 25.2.1977. The Court applied the principles from the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000, and set aside the sentence awarded by the trial Court and confirmed by the High Court. The case was directed to be placed before the Juvenile Justice Board for appropriate sentencing.