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Supreme Court of India · 2025-08-01

Suresh vs The State Of Uttar Pradesh

Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Suresh
Respondent
The State Of Uttar Pradesh
Author
Pankaj Mithal
Bench
Pankaj Mithal

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court examined whether the High Court and Trial Court correctly declared the respondent as a juvenile under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2000. The case involved assessing the age of the respondent at the time of the incident, with the courts upholding the juvenile status. The Court emphasized the importance of accurate age determination in juvenile justice proceedings and upheld the courts' decisions. The judgment underscores the procedural safeguards in juvenile cases and the significance of correct age classification.

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