Supreme Court of India · 2022-09-29
Ritu Rai vs The State Of Uttar Pradesh
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Ritu Rai
- Respondent
- The State Of Uttar Pradesh
- Author
- Uday Umesh Lalit
- Bench
- Uday Umesh Lalit
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the appeal challenging the Allahabad High Court's order regarding the summoning of a school official to verify the appellant's age in a criminal case involving serious charges. The court emphasized the importance of establishing the age of the appellant, as it directly impacts the nature of the alleged offences under the Indian Penal Code. The appeal was allowed, reinforcing the need for proper evidence in criminal proceedings.