Supreme Court Clarifies That Murder Is a 'Heinous Offence' Under the Juvenile Justice Act and Strengthens the Framework for Preliminary Assessment

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When Can a Child Be Tried as an Adult? Supreme Court Clarifies That Murder Is a ‘Heinous Offence’ Under the Juvenile Justice Act and Strengthens the Framework for Preliminary Assessment

By Anvita DwivediJuly 22, 2026

In a judgment of far-reaching significance for India’s juvenile justice jurisprudence, the Supreme Court of India has authoritatively clarified that…

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Browsing: Supreme Court Clarifies That Murder Is a ‘Heinous Offence’ Under the Juvenile Justice Act and Strengthens the Framework for Preliminary Assessment