IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI
SANJAY KUMAR DWIVEDI
Juvenile ‘X’ (Through His Natural Guardian/Father) – Appellant
Versus
State of Jharkhand – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. revision challenges juvenile bail rejection orders. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. petitioner claims false implication, long custody. (Para 3) |
| 3. state cites confession, serious ipc offences. (Para 4) |
| 4. bail is rule under jj act section 12. (Para 5 , 6) |
| 5. juveniles need reform, not punishment. (Para 7) |
| 6. bail denial invalid sans statutory grounds. (Para 8 , 9) |
| 7. bail granted with guardian undertakings. (Para 10) |
| 8. protect juvenile identity per supreme court. (Para 11 , 12) |
JUDGMENT :
SANJAY KUMAR DWIVEDI, J.
Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned counsel appearing for the respondent State.
2. This criminal revision has been preferred for setting aside judgment dated 04.02.2025 passed in Criminal Appeal No. 54 of 2024 whereby the learned Presiding Officer has been pleased to dismiss the said appeal affirming judgment dated 19.11.2024 passed by learned Principal Magistrate, Juvenile Justice Board, Sahibganj in Barharwa P.S. Case No No.86 of 2024, registered under section 302/376 of IPC and section 4/6 of POCSO Act, whereby the bail petition of the petitioner was rejected.
3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in t
Bail to juveniles under JJ Act Section 12 is rule; denial only on three specific grounds, not offence seriousness or age, emphasizing rehabilitation over punishment.
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