TOKO RUNEL S/O LATE TOKO PEKHI vs CHIEF SECRETARY TO THE GOVT. OF ASSAM

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2024 Supreme(Gau) 822

ARUN DEV CHOUDHURY
TOKO RUNEL S/O LATE TOKO PEKHI – Appellant
Versus
CHIEF SECRETARY TO THE GOVT. OF ASSAM – Respondent

Advocates:
Advocate Appeared:
For the Petitioner: S.G. BARUAH.

Judgement Key Points

The description of treatment provided to juveniles in rehabilitation centres is generally based on principles and guidelines established within juvenile justice frameworks and child welfare policies. These principles emphasize the importance of a holistic approach that includes psychological counseling, educational and vocational training, behavioral therapy, and social skills development. The aim is to facilitate rehabilitation and reintegration into society in a manner that respects the juvenile’s dignity and rights (!) .

Such treatment programs are designed to address the underlying causes of delinquent behavior, provide mental health support, and promote positive development. The specific components and methods may vary depending on the jurisdiction and the individual needs of the juvenile, but the overarching goal remains consistent: to support the juvenile’s growth into a responsible and productive member of society (!) .

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JUDGMENT :

ARUN DEV CHOUDHURY, J.

1. Heard Ms. S.G. Baruah learned counsel for the petitioner. Also heard Mr. D Nath learned senior Govt. Advocate appearing for respondent Nos. 1 to 3, Mr. NNB Choudhury learned Additional Advocate General, Arunachal Pradesh, Mr. A Chandran learned counsel appearing for respondent Nos.4 to 7 and Mr. D.K. Medhi learned counsel for respondent No. 8.

2. This writ petition arises out of Sessions case No. 50(NL)/2023, pending in the court of learned Addl. District and Sessions Judge (FTC), Lakhimpur, North Lakhimpur.

3. THE CHALLENGE:

The basic challenge in this writ petition is made against the order dated 10.01.2022, passed by the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Lakhimpur, North Lakhimpur in GR Case No. 4465/2021 and also against the order dated 11.05.2023 passed by the Principal Magistrate, Juvenile Justice Board, Lakhimpur, North Lakhimpur, whereby the learned Court dismissed the petition being the petition No. 301/2022 filed by the respondent No. 8. The challenge is also made to the manner and procedure adopted while determining the juvenility of the alleged Child in Conflict with Law (hereinafter referred to as CICL), allegedly involved in commiss

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2024 Supreme(Gau) 822

ARUN DEV CHOUDHURYTOKO RUNEL S/O LATE TOKO PEKHI – AppellantVersusCHIEF SECRETARY TO THE GOVT. OF ASSAM – Respondent

ARUN DEV CHOUDHURY
TOKO RUNEL S/O LATE TOKO PEKHI – Appellant
Versus
CHIEF SECRETARY TO THE GOVT. OF ASSAM – Respondent