Abdul Razzaq vs State Of U.P

The Supreme Court held that under Section 7-A of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000, a person below 18 years at the time of the offence can claim the benefit of juvenility at any stage, even after final disposal of the case. The Court recalled its previous orders dismissing the special leave and review petitions, allowing the petitioner, who was found to be juvenile at the time of the incident, to be released from custody. The Court emphasized the retrospective application of the law regarding juvenility.