December 16 gang-rape: Centre says juvenile can`t be tried twice

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 18:41

Centre told Supreme Court that law did not allow juvenile, convicted in December 16 gangrape, to be tried twice for same offence as sought by parents of victims who demanded retrial by criminal court.

No death, life term for juveniles for heinous crimes: Krishna Tirath

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 00:34

Women and Child Development Ministry clarified that Juvenile Justice Board will remain appellant authority for cases of juveniles involved in murder and rape and ruled out death penalty.

Delhi gang-rape case: SC seeks Centre`s reply on laws on juvenility

Last Updated: Monday, December 2, 2013, 12:25

Nearly a year after the brutal gang-rape and murder of a 23-year-old girl here, the Supreme Court on Monday sought the Centre`s stand on criminal courts` power to decide `juvenility` of an offender, who are between the age of 16 to 18 years, in heinous crimes.

Comply with Juvenile Board`s order to act against gangs: HC to police

Last Updated: Thursday, September 26, 2013, 20:23

The city police have been directed by the Delhi High Court to implement the Juvenile Justice Board`s earlier order, asking it to probe and act against adult offenders for using children in offences.

Delhi gangrape case: HC to hear trial court reference on Monday

Last Updated: Sunday, September 22, 2013, 17:54

The Delhi High Court will hear on Monday the trial court`s reference for confirmation of the death penalty awarded by it to four men in the December 16 gangrape-cum-murder case.

Accept school certificate as age proof: Supreme Court

Last Updated: Saturday, September 21, 2013, 17:53

Noting the large number of cases where the question of whether or not an accused is a juvenile reach right up to the Supreme Court, the apex court has said that an authentic school leaving certificate (SLC) should confirm the age, and there is no need for a medical determination of this if that document is available.

Govt ready for a debate on redefining age of juvenile

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 3, 2013, 18:31

Amid conflicting views on whether there is a need to revisit the definition of juvenile, the Centre said it was ready for a debate on the issue.

Delhi shame: 10-year-old girl raped inside toilet

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 3, 2013, 09:00

In another horrific incident, a 10-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by her 16-year-old neighbour, police said.

Delhi gang-rape: Victim`s brother tries to attack minor

Last Updated: Saturday, August 31, 2013, 20:08

The younger brother of December 16 gang-rape victim on Saturday allegedly tried to attack the juvenile who he was awarded three-year sentence for the rape and murder of his sister by Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) here.

December 16 gang-rape: Final arguments to begin today

Last Updated: Thursday, August 22, 2013, 08:28

A court will begin hearing final arguments in the December 16, 2012 gang-rape case that had shaken the country.

Delhi gang-rape: Juvenile’s verdict deferred till Aug 19

Last Updated: Monday, August 5, 2013, 12:07

The judgement in the December 16 gang-rape case involving a minor was on Monday deferred till August 19 by the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) pursuant to a direction of the Supreme Court.