Disposed
Arun Khosla v. State of Odisha
Orissa HCABLAPL/4214/2026
Case brief
AI extract
What is this about?
During arguments on a pre-arrest bail petition under POCSO and BNS, the High Court directed that if the petitioner is produced before the Juvenile Justice Board, steps under Section 12 of the Juvenile Justice Act must be taken to verify his age, noting he is stated to be a juvenile.
What did the court decide?
Directed that in case the petitioner is produced before the Principal Magistrate/Juvenile Justice Board, steps under Section 12 of the Juvenile Justice Act shall be taken to verify his age.