Kulai Ibrahim @ Ibrahim vs State Rep. By The Inspector Of Police

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Sections 148 and 302 IPC, affirming the High Court's dismissal of the appeal. The appellant's claim of juvenility was rejected as it was not raised during the trial or in the initial appeal, despite the provisions of Section 7-A of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000 allowing for such claims to be recognized at any stage. The Court clarified that the definition of 'juvenile' under Section 2(k) of the J.J. Act, 2000 applies, but the failure to raise the plea earlier precluded its consideration at this stage.