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PUSHPENDRA SINGH BHATI
Mahipal @ Mahipal Tetarwal – Appellant
Versus
State of Rajasthan – Respondent
ORDER
1. In wake of second surge in the COVID-19 cases, abundant caution is being maintained, while hearing the matters in Court, for the safety of all concerned.
2. The petitioner has preferred this criminal revision petition under Section 102 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 claiming the following relief:
Any other appropriate order, which this Hon'ble Court deems just
Educational certificates are paramount in determining the age of a juvenile under the Juvenile Justice Act, influencing the court's decision significantly.
For age determination in juvenile cases, documentary proof outweighs medical testing, as specified in Section 94 of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015.
The date of birth in a matriculation certificate is conclusive unless credible evidence suggests otherwise, with courts favoring juvenility in borderline cases.
The determination of a juvenile's age should consider all relevant facts and circumstances of the case, emphasizing the importance of documentary evidence and the need for a just view to ensure justi....
The court reaffirmed that age determination for juveniles must rely on credible documents, prioritizing educational certificates over voter lists.
The determination of a person's age under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 is crucial in deciding their status as a minor in an offense.
The court emphasized that age determination in juvenile cases must primarily rely on credible documentation like birth certificates and school records, with ossification tests being a last resort in ....
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