AMIT SINGH versus STATE OF MAHARASHTRA & ANR.
Petitioner was below 18 years of age at the time of the offence. As per statutory provisions and amendments, the benefit of the Juvenile Justice Act, including retrospective effect, applies, and petitioner cannot be detained beyond 3 years. Since he has already undergone 12 years in jail, he is entitled to immediate release.
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- Juvenility determination
- Retrospective application of juvenile justice act
- Release after maximum detention as juvenile
- Procedure for raising juvenility claims
- Writ of habeas corpus