Juvenile Justice Act 2000 Applies Retrospectively: SC Orders Release Of Convict Juvenile In 1981 Crime

The Supreme Court held that the Juvenile Justice Act 2000 applies retrospectively, ordering release of a convict who was a juvenile when committing a crime in 1981. The Court interpreted legislative intent to extend juvenile protections retroactively, ensuring release of eligible persons and emphasizing rehabilitative over punitive approach for juvenile offenders. The judgment reinforces juvenile rights and corrective application of criminal statutes.