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SATISH CHANDRA SHARMA, SUBRAMONIUM PRASAD
Court On Its Own Motion – Appellant
Versus
Govt. of NCT of Delhi – Respondent
JUDGMENT
1. An incident of vandalism in juvenile detention centre at Majnu Ka Tila was reported on 08.08.2013. Members of the Juvenile Justice Committee visited Majnu ka Tila complex on 10.08.2013. It was reported that the inmates set fire inside the home by burning blankets. A couple of cars which were parked outside were also damaged. The report indicated that the inmates accused the administration of treating them badly and not providing them food on time.
2. Juvenile Justice Committee of this Court met on 12.08.2013 to consider the report given by the Members of the Juvenile Justice Committee on 10.08.2013 and the Juvenile Justice Committee of this Court was of the view that the matter be placed before the Acting Chief Justice of this Court for appropriate directions of enquiring into the incident and also for suggesting remedial measures. An Amicus Curiae was appointed in the matter.
3. On 21.08.2013, this Court after hearing the learned Amicus Curiae, learned Standing Counsel for the Department of Women and Child Development and other Counsels found that the juvenile centres at Majnu Ka Tila houses an observation home, special home and a place of safety within the same bui
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The court mandates timely staffing and adherence to legislative provisions for effective child welfare implementation, emphasizing the need for technology and social audits.
Grant of bail for non-compliance of mandate of Sections 41 and 41-A of Cr.P.C., 1973. – Directions contained in Paras 100.2, 100.4, 100.7 of Satender Kumar Antil v. Central Bureau of Investigation, (....
The court established that the rights of children residing with incarcerated parents must be prioritized, mandating educational and developmental support systems to mitigate the adverse effects of im....
A child must meet specific criteria under the Juvenile Justice Act to be considered in need of care and protection; mere allegations of assault do not suffice without meeting statutory definitions.
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