#mandatory compliance

The Supreme Court ruled that failure to conduct a mandatory preliminary assessment under Section 19(1) of the Juvenile Justice Act before trial renders the proceedings void. The Court acquitted the appellant, who had been incarcerated for six years, reinforcing strict compliance with procedural safeguards for children in conflict with law.

The Supreme Court ruled that Children’s Courts must pass a reasoned order under Section 19(1) of the Juvenile Justice Act before proceeding with a trial as an adult. Failure to comply with this mandatory procedural safeguard vitiates the conviction, reinforcing the Act’s rehabilitative focus over punitive measures.

Supreme Court holds that failure to deposit full auction amount within 15 days under Rule 107(11)(h) of Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Rules renders sale a nullity, not merely an irregularity.

Orissa High Court holds that mandatory filing of annual property declarations under Government Servants' Conduct Rules cannot be extended judicially, reinforcing probity in public service.