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- Statement by Witness before Juvenile Justice Board - Use in Another Court
Main points and insights: Generally, statements made by witnesses before the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) are intended for juvenile proceedings and are protected under juvenile justice laws. Such statements are not automatically admissible as evidence in other courts unless they meet criteria for evidence under criminal procedure. The Juvenile Justice Act, 2000 emphasizes confidentiality and non-admissibility of certain juvenile statements in other judicial settings to protect juvenile privacy and rehabilitation. However, in some cases, courts may consider juvenile statements if they are relevant and admissible under general evidence laws, but this is subject to judicial discretion and specific procedural rules.
References: - Jai Kishan @ Jaiki VS State of Haryana - Crimes: Discusses the applicability of juvenile laws and the treatment of juvenile trial proceedings.
- State of Bihar VS Ajay Singh - Patna, Budh Ram VS State of Raj. & another - Rajasthan: Highlight the importance of proper procedures in juvenile cases and the confidentiality of juvenile statements.
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A. M. VS State - Delhi, Sikander Khan VS State of Rajasthan - Rajasthan: Mention the role of JJB findings and how they impact subsequent legal proceedings, indicating that juvenile proceedings are distinct from adult trials and have specific evidentiary considerations.
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Analysis and Conclusion
Analysis: Statements made by juveniles or witnesses before the JJB are primarily protected under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2000, and related rules to ensure juveniles are treated with confidentiality and care. While these statements are crucial within juvenile proceedings, their use in other courts is limited and generally not permissible unless explicitly admissible under general evidence laws or with judicial approval. The legal framework prioritizes juvenile rehabilitation over their statements being used as evidence in adult courts, but exceptions can occur based on case-specific circumstances.
Conclusion: In most cases, statements by witnesses before the Juvenile Justice Board cannot be used by the accused in another court unless they satisfy admissibility criteria under applicable laws. The primary purpose of juvenile statements is to serve juvenile justice processes, and their use outside this context is restricted to protect juvenile rights and privacy.
Search Results for "Statement by Witness before Juvenile Justice Board can be Used by the Accused in Another Court"
• India - Crimes
SATISH KUMAR MITTAL, MOHINDER PAL
of Juvenile Justice Act, 2000? ... When the Juvenile Justice Act, 2000 came into force, his trial was pending, however the trial court did not treat him as a juvenile ... the operation of the Juvenile Justice Act, 1986. ... In another case of Mohan Mali and another v. ... On 13.2.1998, when the appellant was charge-sheeted, he was 17 years of age, therefore, he was not treated as a ‘juvenile’ unde....
• India - Crimes
Jitendra Chauhan
FIR remained unexplained—Before juvenile court prosecutrix did not support the charge of rape against juvenile accused but in the ... , a minor 11 years old, was present and she was subjected to rape—As per FIR sexual intercourse was committed by juvenile accused ... persons and they stood acquitted by juvenile court—Conviction of appellants and its sustainability—Delay of two weeks in lodging ... But in her statement before the le....
2012 0 Supreme(Pat) 592 • India - Patna
NAVANITI PRASAD SINGH, ASHWANI KUMAR SINGH
actually happened has not been truthfully and correctly recorded – Information first received was never brought by prosecution to Court ... concealed first information allowing time for story to be built up which discredits correctness of involvement of appellants – Juveniles ... Enquiry was entrusted to the Juvenile Justice Board which gave a finding that he was a juvenile in conflict with law on the date of occurrence which has been accepted by this Court. ... That ....
2010 0 Supreme(P&H) 2337 • India - Punjab and Haryana
SATISH KUMAR MITTAL, MOHINDER PAL
The prosecution's case was based on witness statements and medical evidence. ... Juvenile - Criminal Law - Juvenile Justice Act, 2000, Section 302 IPC - The court discussed the Juvenile Justice Act, 2000, and ... of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2000. ... In another case of Mohan Mali and another v. ... On 13.2.1998, when the appellant was charge sheeted, he was 17 years of age, ther....
2019 0 Supreme(P&H) 362 • India - Punjab and Haryana
RAJIV SHARMA, HARINDER SINGH SIDHU
were given joint notice, which is in contravention of mandatory provisions of S.50 NDPS Act--Accused acquitted. ... Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, S.15--Search and Seizure--Complainant and Investigating Officer was same person--Prejudice to accused ... (C) Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, S.50--Personal Search--Joint Notice--Both the accused ... Mehra submits that in-so-far as enhanced action under Section 77 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 is....
2018 0 Supreme(Del) 3277 • India - Delhi
R.K.GAUBA
The Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) acquitted the juveniles, and the court of Sessions dismissed the petitioner's revision petition. ... legality and propriety of the order of acquittal rendered by the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) and the court of Sessions in a case ... JUVENILE JUSTICE - Juvenile Justice Act, 2000, Section 377, Section 323, Section 506, Section 23....
2021 0 Supreme(P&H) 1236 • India - Punjab and Haryana
ARUN KUMAR TYAGI
The petitioner was apprehended based on the statement of a co-accused and the recovery of a car and a sum of money. ... Juvenile Justice Act - Grant of Bail - Section 102 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 - Sections ... The court also considered the provisions of the Juvenile Justice Act and the grounds for denying bail to juveniles in conflict with ... The petitioner again applied....
1999 0 Supreme(Raj) 604 • India - Rajasthan
AMRESH KUMAR SINGH, N.N.MATHUR
Sub-Section (4) of Section 13 of the Juvenile Justice Act provides that every juvenile taken charge of under sub-Section (1) shall ... III & IV; Juvenile Justice Act, 1986, Secs. 2(1), 7(2), 8, 13 to 17 & 32 – Prayer for Writ of Habeas Corpus – Consideration of question ... For the purpose of recording his opinion under Section 8 of the Juvenile Justice Act, 1986, the Magistrate is required to conduct ... The definition clause clearly contemplates that where no #HL_ST....
2020 0 Supreme(Pat) 719 • India - Patna
HEMANT KUMAR SRIVASTAVA, PRABHAT KUMAR SINGH
Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 – Section 25 – Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection ... (Paras 13 and 14) Indian Penal Code, 1860 – Sections 302/34, 323, 147 and 148 – Juvenile Justice (Care and ... Protection of Children) Act, 2015 – Section 25 – Bihar Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Rules, 2017 – Rule 90 – ... Bajrangi Yadav was examined as court witness and accord....
2008 0 Supreme(Raj) 1191 • India - Rajasthan
A.M.KAPADIA, D.N.THANVI
Finding of the Court: The trial court found the accused guilty based on the prosecution's evidence, including witness ... the guilt of the accused for the charged offences. ... issues revolved around the credibility of the prosecution witnesses, the nature of injuries sustained, and the culpability of the accused ... Section 14 of the Act empowers the Juvenile Justice Board to make inquiry regarding Juvenile. .......
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