SC asks Centre: What are you doing about juvenile age?

October 28, 2014 10:42

Pointing out an alarming spurt in involvement of juveniles in heinous crimes, the Supreme Court on Monday sought a categorical response from the Centre on whether it was considering bringing down the juvenile age from 18 years, reports the Indian Express.

A bench led by Justice Dipak Misra also asked whether immunity from prosecution to juveniles should be subjected to the nature of the crime, and whether no absolute protection should be accorded to those involved in grave crimes.

The court's queries came as Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi submitted that the central government was mulling necessary amendments to the Juvenile Justice Act.

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