Supreme Court of India · 2022-07-13
BARUN CHANDRA THAKUR vs MASTER BHOLU
- Citation / case number
- SC 2018/41570
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- BARUN CHANDRA THAKUR
- Respondent
- MASTER BHOLU
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIKRAM NATH
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIKRAM NATH HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HEMANT GUPTA
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed appeals challenging the Punjab and Haryana High Court's decision regarding the preliminary assessment under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. The High Court had set aside the orders of the Juvenile Justice Board and the Additional Sessions Judge, remanding the matter for fresh consideration. The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order, emphasizing the need for a thorough reassessment of the case in accordance with the law.