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Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Nagpur Police Issue SOP to Address Rising Heinous Crimes by Juveniles, Allowing Treatment as Adults
Nagpur: In response to a surge in heinous crimes committed by minors, the Nagpur city police have introduced a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to streamline the process of treating juvenile offenders as adults in specific cases. Issued on April 22, 2025, by deputy commissioner of police (crime) Rahul Maknikar under the guidance of police commissioner Ravinder Singal, the SOP aligns with the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, aiming to balance juvenile rehabilitation with public safety. The SOP outlines a structured approach for handling juveniles aged 16 and above accused of heinous offences — crimes carrying a minimum punishment of seven years or more, such as murder, rape, or terrorism-related acts. According to the guidelines, within 10 days of a juvenile being presented before the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB), the investigating officer must coordinate with the JJB to determine whether the juvenile should be tried as an adult. This decision hinges on a preliminary assessment under Section 15 of the Act, evaluating the juvenile's mental and physical capacity, awareness of consequences, and the circumstances of the offense. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Encontre voos low-cost Voos | Anúncios de Pesquisa Saiba Mais Undo The SOP emphasizes thorough documentation, requiring officers to compile the juvenile's criminal history, evidence of premeditation, birth certificate, and supporting materials like CCTV footage or social media posts. Mental and physical assessments, conducted at govt medical hospitals, further inform whether the juvenile should face adult proceedings. If the JJB deems it appropriate, the case is transferred to a sessions court (special children's court) under Section 18(3), where the public prosecutor argues for adult trial proceedings, as outlined in section 19(1)(i). "The rising involvement of minors in heinous crimes demands a robust framework to ensure justice while adhering to legal provisions. This SOP ensures accountability without compromising the rehabilitative spirit of juvenile justice," said an official, adding that the goal is to expedite inquiries and maintain transparency, ensuring that serious offenders face appropriate consequences. The SOP also mandates monthly reporting, with police stations required to submit detailed tables to the commissioner's office by the first Monday of each month. This facilitates real-time monitoring of juvenile crime trends and compliance with the SOP. The guidelines reflect a proactive response to incidents like the March 2025 Nagpur violence, where seven minors were among 50 arrested, highlighting the growing challenge of juvenile delinquency. Legal experts have welcomed the SOP but caution against its misuse. "While the SOP strengthens the system, it must ensure that juveniles are not unfairly pushed into adult courts without comprehensive assessments, as rehabilitation remains the Act's core principle," said a legal expert. The Nagpur police's SOP marks a significant step in addressing the complex issue of juvenile crime, balancing stringent measures with the protective ethos of the Juvenile Justice Act. As the city grapples with evolving crime patterns, this framework aims to deter serious offenses while safeguarding the rights of young offenders.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
Man gets life term for murdering wife over suspected affair
Agra: A court in Agra sentenced a 32-year-old man to life imprisonment for murdering his 25-year-old wife with the help of his minor friend in 2023, after suspecting her of having an affair with a neighbour. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Additional district govt counsel (ADGC) Vijay Verma said Akash Kumar's relationship with his wife Rekha deteriorated after marriage when he began suspecting her of being involved with a man from their neighbourhood. On Aug 15, Akash and his 16-year-old friend lured Rekha to a secluded spot in Agra's Malpura area, where Akash slit her throat with a sharp weapon and dumped her body. The body was recovered on Aug 17, and a case was registered the next day based on a complaint by Rekha's sister, Indravati Devi. Akash and the minor were arrested on Aug 19 under IPC sections 302 (murder) and 201 (destruction of evidence). A chargesheet was filed on Nov 7. During the trial, Akash pleaded for leniency, saying it was his first offence and that he was young. The minor's case is ongoing before the Juvenile Justice Board. The verdict was delivered on Friday by additional district judge Shiv Kumar, who sentenced Akash to life imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 25,000. In case of non-payment, he will have to serve an additional 1.5 years in prison.
The Hindu
28-05-2025
- The Hindu
Shahabaz murder: Chargesheet filed against six students
The police have submitted chargesheet against six suspects in the Shahabaz murder case after a two-month long probe into the incident. The 205-page chargesheet was submitted before the Juvenile Justice Board last week with the detailed statements of 106 witnesses. The suspected students had already been charged under sections 103 (1), 118 (2), 126 (2), 189 (2), 191 (2), 191 (3) and 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Three among the unlicensed riders had also been charged under various sections of the Motor Vehicles Act. Though the police succeeded in gathering strong incriminating evidence against the six, including CCTV visuals from multiple spots and mobile phone messages, the recovery of deleted messages from various social media platforms was crucial to prove the conspiracy charges. Police sources revealed that they were yet to get any reply from Meta platform to the queries submitted as part of the investigation. It was on March 1 that the minor student succumbed to the grave head injuries he had sustained during a clash between students at Thamarassery in Kozhikode. The assault stemmed from a minor argument between the students of two schools who used to gather for tuitions at a local training centre at Thamarassery. The root of the clash was an argument over the stopping of music during a farewell party at the tuition centre attended by students from the Muhammedali Jauhar higher secondary School, Elettil and the Government Higher secondary school, Thamarassery on February 23. The grave physical assault took place on February 27 near the tuition centre which caused a fatal head injury to Shahabaz. Later, six suspected students were nabbed by the Thamarassery police. The police were also able to gather evidence against the suspects' involvement in an online conspiracy against the victim and the other preparations made to endanger him. The students who were later sent to the Juvenile Home in Kozhikode city had been denied bail. However, they had been permitted to write the SSLC examinations. Their results which were initially withheld by the Department of Education were released following the intervention of the Kerala High Court. Their bail application would be considered again by the Kerala High Court on June 1.
Indian Express
22-05-2025
- Indian Express
Tennis coach sentenced to 7 years in jail for sexually assaulting his minor student
A Delhi court has sentenced a tennis coach to seven years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a minor student. The incident took place on the night of March 16-17, and a case was registered the following day, said police. According to the complaint, the 27-year-old accused broke into the teenage victim's room and assaulted her at her residence in the middle of the night while his juvenile relative kept watch outside. The case was registered under BNS sections 74 (assault or criminal force to a woman with intent to outrage her modesty), 75 (sexual harassment), and 332(c) (house trespassing in order to commit a crime) along with POCSO Act Section 8. The police, through the use of technical surveillance and confidential sources, arrested the accused soon after the complaint was filed by the girl's parents. Police submitted the chargesheet within 50 days. According to the court's order, the coach was sentenced to seven years of rigorous imprisonment, and a fine of Rs 10,000 was imposed on him. The court also awarded the victim compensation of Rs 3 lakh. The coach's juvenile relative had also been apprehended and produced before the Juvenile Justice Board. The fast-track verdict was delivered in just 10 days, noted police.
NDTV
22-05-2025
- NDTV
Tennis Coach Gets 7-Year Jail For Sexually Assaulting Minor Student In Delhi
New Delhi: A tennis coach has been sentenced to seven years of rigorous imprisonment for allegedly sexually assaulting his minor student, the police said Thursday claiming the case was solved in 50 days. The case was registered at the Nihal Vihar police station on March 17 following a complaint by the 13-year-old girl, the Delhi Police said in a statement. The class 8 student alleged that she was sexually assaulted during the intervening night of March 16 and 17 by a tennis coach residing in Nihal Vihar. The accused's minor nephew allegedly kept watch outside during the assault, the statement added. Based on the minor's statement, an FIR was filed and an investigation was initiated, following which the accused was tracked and arrested, the police said, further claiming that the chargesheet was filed within 50 days. On May 19, a POCSO court sentenced the coach to seven years of rigorous imprisonment and slapped a Rs 10,000 fine. The juvenile was apprehended and presented before the Juvenile Justice Board, the police statement added. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
