Summary
- The Supreme Court has ruled that a claim of juvenility can be raised at any stage, even after the conclusion of criminal proceedings, in the case of Mahavir @ Avnish v. State of Madhya Pradesh (2026).
- The Court emphasized that Mahavir was a juvenile at the time of the alleged offence, allowing for a recall of his conviction under Section 201 IPC due to judicial error.
- It found that procedural rules should not perpetuate miscarriages of justice, particularly concerning juveniles who require special protection.
- This ruling highlights the need for better implementation of juvenile justice laws to prevent children from bearing the stigma of criminality.
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