Gravity of offence justifies denying bail to juvenile accused of heinous crime: Rajasthan High Court
“The gravity of the offence, specifically, the allegation of mercilessly causing the death of another person, necessitates a cautious approach.”
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[Bilkis Bano Gang rape case] Supreme Court indicates factors to be considered while entertaining application for remission under CrPC
The Gujarat Government had released the 11 convicts on 15-08-2023 as the convicts have completed 14 years sentence in prison and due to their good behavior. Aggrieved by this, Bilkis Bano filed a petition against the premature release of the convicts.
Inside Supreme Court’s verdict on premature release of 11 convicts in Bilkis Bano gang rape case
“A woman deserves respect howsoever high or low she may be otherwise considered in society or to whatever faith she may follow or any creed she may belong to”
Acid attack cases sow the seeds of fear and insecurity in society; Court’s role in granting or denying bail significant: Delhi High Court
“A heinous crime such as acid attack on a woman in broad daylight, in a thickly populated area can evoke strong emotions in the society in addition to inflicting grave psychological trauma to the victim.”
[Section 15 of JJ Act] Inquiry for trying a juvenile as an adult must be conducted in a transparent and fair manner: Bombay High Court
Bombay High Court explained that trying a child below 18 years before Juvenile Justice Board is a rule and trying a child above 16 years as an adult before Regular Court is an exception.
No leniency to be shown to a person committing offence under POCSO Act; Gujarat High Court rejects bail plea
Gujarat High Court denied showing any leniency while deciding bail application of accused charged with offences under POCSO Act.
Is the reformation goal under JJ Act 2015 making juveniles more emboldened in committing heinous crimes? SC asks Centre to take steps before it’s too late
Supreme Court: In the Kathua Rape and murder case where one of the accused was found to be taking the statutory shelter
‘First committed a ghastly crime then took shelter under the guise of being a minor’; ‘Juvenile’ in Kathua rape-murder case to be tried as an adult: SC
“A casual or cavalier approach while recording as to whether an accused is a juvenile or not cannot be permitted as the courts are enjoined upon to perform their duties with the object of protecting the confidence of a common man in the institution entrusted with the administration of justice.”
Madras High Court reduces sentence of Kattai Raja to imprisonment for life; Case does not fall under the ‘rarest of rare doctrine’
Madras High Court: In a case related to a reference made by the Additional District and Sessions Judge under S.
Utt HC | Cheating and forgery held to be ‘heinous crimes’ by Court; bail rejected
Uttaranchal High Court: R. C. Khulbe, J. refused to grant a bail where the applicant was charged under Sections 420, 467, 468