Juvenile Justice Act | Plea Of Juvenelity Can Be Raised Even After Conviction & Sentence Attained Finality : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court held that the plea of juvenility can be raised even after conviction and sentence have attained finality under the Juvenile Justice Act. The case involved a convict who claimed juvenility at the time of the offense after his conviction was upheld. The court ruled that the claim of juvenility could be raised at any stage, including during the appeal or even after the final judgment. This ruling emphasizes the importance of protecting the rights of juveniles and ensuring that they are treated in accordance with the provisions of the Juvenile Justice Act. The decision highlights the court’s commitment to upholding the principles of juvenile justice and ensuring that individuals who were minors at the time of the offense are given the protections afforded by the law.