( 1 ) HEARD learned counsel for the applicants and learned A. G. A. for the state.

( 2 ) THIS application has been filed challenging the order dated 6-5-2005 passed by the learned Sessions Judge, Baghpat declining to entertain an application moved on behalf of the applicants claiming to be a juvenile and is entitled for protection under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of children) Act, 2000 (hereinafter referred as the Act ). A copy of the application has been annexed as Annexure-5 to the affidavit, stating therein that the two sessions trial were amalgamated and S. T. No. 425 of 2003 is the leading case. The applicants Pankaj and neeraj claimed to be minor and in the ciricumstances, a separate trial was liable to be conducted. It was stated in the application that they were students at the time of occurrence. The date of birth of the applicant Pankaj son of sri Charan Singh Saroha is 27-3-1986 according to High School Certificate and the applicant No. 2 son of Sri Raj singh was born on 22-11 -1987 as recorded in the School Leaving Certificate. The application was moved on 6-5-2005 that common trial should not proceed but the application was not entertained on the ground

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