Age Determination Archives

[Motor Accident Claim] Aadhar not proof of date of birth; SC affirms age determination using School Leaving Certificate

The Court also referred to multiple High Court decisions regarding the issue of using Aadhar card to determine age and clarified that it has not expressed any view on the merits of those cases.

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School Transfer Certificate not acceptable for age determination of victim in POCSO Act: Supreme Court

Supreme Court regarded the result of ossification or bone test in the instant matter, as the most authentic evidence for being corroborated by the examining doctor as well.

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Whether discrepancies in school records on the basis of which DoB was recorded for admission in matriculation will discredit matriculation certificate for proving juvenility? SC decides

Supreme Court: Upholding the concurrent findings of High Court as well as Sessions Court and Juvenile Justice Board, the Division Bench comprising