Salil Bali v. Union of India
(2013) 7 SCC 705 · Supreme Court of India
The JJ Act, 2000 scheme treating 18 as the age of a juvenile was upheld against a challenge after the Delhi gang-rape; reduction of age is a legislative choice.
Unit V · Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, Juvenile Justice and Probation
Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
Study aid only. Confirm statute numbers with the current bare Act and the official OU LL.B. (3-YDC) 2024–25 syllabus PDF.
Statute sections
| Act / instrument | Section | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 | 2(13) | Child in conflict with law |
| Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 | 3 | General principles of care and protection |
| Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 | 12 | Bail to a person who is apparently a child alleged to be in conflict with law |
| Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 | 15–18 | Preliminary assessment into heinous offences and orders of the Board |
Landmark cases
Pratap Singh v. State of Jharkhand
(2005) 3 SCC 551 · Supreme Court of India
The relevant date for juvenility is the date of the offence, not the date of production or trial.
Hari Ram v. State of Rajasthan
(2009) 13 SCC 211 · Supreme Court of India
The 2000 Act, including the 18-year age, applies to pending matters; a claim of juvenility may be raised at any stage.