P&H High Court Seeks Centre's Response On Plea Challenging JJ Act Mandate To Terminate Petty Offence Inquiry If Extended Beyond 6 Months

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has sought a response from the Central Government on a petition challenging the constitutional validity of Section 14(4) of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. The provision mandates that an inquiry into a petty offence against a child in conflict with law shall be terminated if it is not concluded within six months.Justice...