The State Of Jammu And Kashmir (Now U.T. ... vs Shubam Sangra

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision affirming that the respondent was a juvenile at the time of the alleged crime in the Kathua rape case. The court emphasized the importance of accurately determining the age of the accused in serious offenses such as rape. The appeal by the State of Jammu & Kashmir was dismissed, reinforcing the legal protections afforded to juveniles under the law.