Vinod Katara vs The State Of Uttar Pradesh

The Supreme Court directed the Sessions Court, Agra, to examine the claim of juvenility of the petitioner under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, in light of the Medical Board's report indicating the petitioner was around 56 years old at the time of examination. The Court emphasized the need to verify the authenticity of the Family Register presented by the petitioner, as it may be crucial in determining his age at the time of the alleged offence under Section 302 IPC. The Court held that if the Family Register is found to be genuine, it may negate the need for reliance on the ossification test report.