Criminal Antecedents, Facebook Posts Reveal Disrespect For Law: MP High Court Directs For Juvenile To Be Tried By Children's Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed that a juvenile, accused of murder under the POCSO Act, be tried in a Children's Court. This decision was influenced by evidence of the accused's criminal history and Facebook posts demonstrating a blatant disregard for the law. The court emphasized that the juvenile's prior conduct and online behavior reflect a serious disrespect for legal norms, which justified moving the trial to a specialized court for children to ensure appropriate legal proceedings.