"It is high time for the legislatures to consider appropriate amendments in the statutes which deal with the 'juveniles and child in conflict' with law to reduce age to 16 years, taking note of the present trend showing sufficient maturity by children when they reach the age of 16" The court said
Kerala HC Suggests Lowering Juvenile Age to 16, Citing Faster Maturity
"It is high time for the legislatures to consider appropriate amendments in the statutes which deal with the 'juveniles ...
By Dhallo News · November 14, 2026 at 6:09 PM IST
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