S.12 JJ Act | Purpose Of Law To Reform Children In Conflict, Punishing Them Would Be Self Destructive For Society: Patna High Court

The Patna High Court refused bail to a juvenile, strictly adhering to the exceptions outlined in Section 12(1) of the Juvenile Justice Act. The court emphasized that while bail is generally the rule for juveniles, it can be denied under specific circumstances as defined in the Act, such as the nature of the offense or concerns about the juvenile's safety or potential influence on the investigation.