SC takes note of heinous crimes committed by minors, wonders whether Juvenile Act has subserved its objective
The Supreme Court on Wednesday took note of brutal and heinous crimes committed by juveniles and said that it makes them wonder whether the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 has subserved its object, as it holds that one of the accused should be tried as an adult and not as a minor offender in Kathua rape case relying on the medical evidence to determine the age.