Hansraj vs State Of U.P

The Supreme Court considered a petition filed under Article 32 seeking the release of a convicted murderer who was alleged to be a juvenile at the time of the incident. The petitioner claimed that he was a juvenile based on a prior court order, and sought a writ of mandamus for immediate release. The court examined the evidence regarding the petitioner's age and the applicability of juvenile justice principles, ultimately emphasizing the importance of proper age determination in cases involving juvenile status and criminal convictions.