#juvenile bail

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that denying bail to a juvenile under Section 12 of the Juvenile Justice Act demands more than hypothetical risks - courts must cite specific, material grounds showing real danger of reoffending or moral harm. This reinforces the statutory presumption in favor of bail for children and curbs arbitrary detention based on unsubstantiated fears.

Punjab and Haryana High Court holds that bail must be granted to juveniles under Section 12 of JJ Act unless objective evidence shows risk of association with criminals or defeat of justice.