Sanjay Patel vs The State Of Uttar Pradesh

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of juvenile status in the case of Sanjay Patel, who was convicted under Section 302 of the IPC. The petitioner contended that he was a juvenile at the time of the offence, which occurred on January 8, 2004, and provided documents to support his claim. The court examined the evidence and ultimately ruled on the applicability of juvenile provisions, impacting the sentencing and legal interpretation of his conviction.