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HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE FOR RAJASTHAN BENCH AT JAIPUR
JUSTICE ANOOP KUMAR DHAND, J
Suresh Kumar S/o Shri Leela Ram – Appellant
Versus
Union Of India Through Its Secretary, Ministry Of Affairs, Government Of India, New Delhi. – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. provisions of the act (Para 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 , 27) |
| 2. right to be forgotten (Para 20 , 21 , 22) |
| 3. order quashed (Para 28 , 29 , 30 , 31 , 32 , 33) |
| 4. conviction does not disqualify (Para 34 , 35) |
Order :
For the welfare of a child, the burden of past mistakes must be lifted, offering him a fresh start to thrive, free from the weight of stigma. As nelson Mandela once said, "There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered."
The children deserve the chance to evolve and grow beyond their past, shaped not by previous errors but by their potential for the future. The shadows of past transgressions should be expunged, granting them the opportunity to lead a life unburdened by stigma and brimming with possibility.
Albert Einstein also reminded us, 'It is not that I'm so smart, but I stay with the questions much longer.' In the same way, children should be given the time and space to transform, with their future defining them, not their history. By fostering their growth, we allow them the freedom to rise above their past and realize the promise of tomorrow.
1. By way
Juveniles cannot be disqualified from public employment due to past convictions, as per legislative intent to protect their future prospects.
Juveniles in conflict with law cannot face disqualification in future employment opportunities due to prior convictions as per Section 24 of the JJ Act, 2015.
Denial of appointment – Qualification - A juvenile, who, has committed an offence and has been dealt with under provisions of said Act of 2000, shall not suffer disqualification, if any, attaching to....
The main legal point established in the judgment is that a person's involvement in criminal cases as a minor does not automatically disqualify them for appointment in the police service, and relevant....
The court affirmed that juvenile convictions should not hinder future opportunities, as mandated by Section 24 of the JJ Act, 2015.
Juvenile acquittal in serious offences bars disqualification from police employment; records obliterated under fresh start principle, overriding screening assessments of integrity.
The main legal point established in the judgment is that while the suppression of material facts regarding criminal cases rendered the petitioners unfit for appointment, the provisions of the Juvenil....
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