Section 12 JJ Act

bail to Class 12 student in murder case
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Court noted that the Social Investigation Report does note the character of the neighbourhood and suggested that some protective custody may be appropriate but did not record any criminal antecedents or any specific material indicating that he is a hardened offender.

Bail may be denied to juvenile
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“No doubt, the JJ Act is a beneficial legislation intended for reformation of the juvenile/child in conflict with law, but the law also demands that justice should be done not only to the accused, but also to the accuser.”

Serious nature of offence not a ground for denying bail to Juvenile
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“As per Section 12 of the Act, bail to the Juvenile is a rule and refusal of the same is an exception.”