ABDUL RAZZAQ vs STATE OF U.P.

The Supreme Court allowed the application under Section 7-A of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000, recalling previous orders that dismissed the special leave and review petitions. The Court held that the petitioner, who was found to be a juvenile at the time of the offence under Section 302 IPC, is entitled to the benefits of the Act, as the law allows for claims of juvenility to be raised at any time. The petitioner had already served over 14 years of imprisonment, warranting his release.