Juvenile Justice: Question whether accused was minor or not at time of offence, cannot be deferred

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In an appeal, a question about minority of accused was raised. High Court directed that this question will be considered at the time of final hearing of appeal.

Supreme Court said no, this question has to be decided and it cannot be differed till final hearing of appeal.

Re: 2012(5)Scale page 47 on page 50 para 78

Haresh Raichura
18/6/2012

Child Custody Laws: Daughter wants to live with father. Mother can be given visitation rights

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When a Hindu father and a mother are fighting legal battles to get custody of children, they are fighting under a law called, Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956.

The wishes of child determines fate of the case.

Supreme Court gave certain directions about custody of child to father and about visitation rights of mother.

Mediators were directed to observe behavior of parents and report to court.

Ref: 2012(5)SCALE 85 on page 86 para 4

Haresh Raichura
18/6/2012