In which of the following case an appeal against an order of acquittal passed by the Juvenile Justice…
Under Section 101(3)(a) of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, no appeal shall lie from any order of acquittal made by the Juvenile Justice…
Choose your answer
In which of the following case an appeal against an order of acquittal passed by the Juvenile Justice Board shall lie?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer A
Under Section 101(3)(a) of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, no appeal shall lie from any order of acquittal made by the Juvenile Justice Board in respect of a child alleged to have committed an offence other than the heinous offence by a child who has completed or is above the age of sixteen years. Accordingly, an appeal lies against an order of acquittal relating to a seventeen-year-old child alleged to have committed a heinous offence.
Practice for these exams
-
RPSC Protection Officer