Ranjeet Goswami vs State Of Jharkhand & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of age determination for juveniles under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000, specifically referencing Section 2(l). The Court emphasized the need for a thorough examination of evidence, including school records and medical reports, in determining a juvenile's age. The Court upheld the High Court's decision to restore the JJ Board's order, concluding that the appellant was not a juvenile at the time of the offense, thus affirming the rejection of his claim of juvenility.