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Orissa HC rules that denial of bail to a child in conflict with law under Section 12 of the JJ Act, 2015 requires specific grounds, not just the gravity of the offence. The court emphasized that detention is an exception, not the rule, and vague safety concerns are insufficient.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that bail under Section 12 of JJ Act, 2015 must be the default for juveniles unless compelling reasons exist to deny it, reinforcing child-centric jurisprudence.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that bail under Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 is the rule, not exception. Denial requires concrete evidence of risk, not mere gravity of offence.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that denial of supurdgi to a juvenile must be grounded in social investigation reports, not merely the gravity of the alleged offence.