Juvenile Justice System — Landmark Judgments

Landmark Judgments

Sheela Barse v. State of Maharashtra

1986

This landmark case brought to light the deplorable conditions in women's and children's jails and remand homes. Sheela Barse, a journalist, highlighted the ill-treatment of women…

Sampurna Behrua v. Union of India

2014

This case dealt with the issue of missing children and the need for effective implementation of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2000 (predecessor to 2015 Act). The Supreme Court issued…

Mohd. Ahmed v. State of Maharashtra

2018

This case addressed the critical issue of age determination under the Juvenile Justice Act. The Supreme Court reiterated that the age of the accused at the time of the commission…

Bachpan Bachao Andolan v. Union of India

2017

This case focused on the widespread issue of child trafficking and sexual exploitation. The Supreme Court issued comprehensive directions to the Central and State Governments for…