In a pivotal judgment interpreting the provisions of the Juvenile Justice Act, the Chhattisgarh High Court has held that a child in conflict with lawโwhen tried as an adultโcan be sentenced to life imprisonment, but only with the possibility of release, and not imprisonment for life without remission. Delivering the verdict in Criminal Appeal No.
Child Tried as Adult Can Be Awarded Life Sentence, but Only with Possibility of Release: Chhattisgarh High Court
