RAM NARAIN versus STATE OF U.P.

RAM NARAIN versus STATE OF U.P.

Petitioner-applicant was juvenile at the time of the offence; having served more than 10 years, exceeding statutory maximum, he is entitled to benefit under the Act and must be released.

Parties
Petitioner Applicant: Ram Narain; Respondent: State of U.P.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
07 August 2015
Procedural Posture
Criminal Misc. Petition in Special Leave Petition (crl.) / Order on Application for Release Due to Juvenility
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Juvenility, Imprisonment, Release From Jail
Criminal Law Juvenile Justice Juvenility Imprisonment Release From Jail

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Parties

Ram Narain

Petitioner Applicant

State of U.P.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Misc. Petition in Special Leave Petition (crl.) / Order on Application for Release Due to Juvenility

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the petitioner-applicant was juvenile on the date of the offence
  2. 2 If proven juvenile, whether petitioner is entitled to benefit under Juvenile Justice Act, 2000

Ratio Decidendi

Petitioner-applicant was juvenile at the time of the offence; having served more than 10 years, exceeding statutory maximum, he is entitled to benefit under the Act and must be released.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed

Orders

  • Impugned judgment and order passed by the Trial Court as also the High Court are set aside.
  • Petitioner-applicant, Ram Narain, is directed to be released forthwith.