Rape accused files plea to be treated as a minor. Allahabad HC shuts it down, here’s why

What Happened

Allahabad High Court dismissed a rape accused's plea to be treated as a minor, upholding the trial court's decision. The bench rejected arguments about four-year delay in age assessment, citing that the three-month period under Juvenile Justice Act is not mandatory. The court stated judicial delays cannot be attributed as culpable delay and an accused becoming adult during proceedings does not bar assessment.

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