#minor victims

Bombay High Court enhances compensation for a minor accident victim by applying the Supreme Court's future prospects guidelines, awarding Rs. 4.9 lakh after recalculating notional income, future medical expenses, and loss of amenities. The ruling sets a precedent for minor victim compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act, emphasizing age-appropriate income assessment and disability impact.

Bombay High Court permits termination of pregnancy at 27 weeks for a 12-year-old victim, holding that psychological health and social reputation override statutory gestational limits under the MTP Act. The ruling sets a precedent for judicial discretion in cases involving minors, emphasizing the need to prevent irreparable mental harm and family stigma.

Himachal Pradesh High Court held that FIRs involving non-compoundable offences under Sections 279, 337, and 338 IPC can be quashed under Section 482 CrPC if minors settle through their guardians, provided the compromise is genuine and in the victims' best interests. This ruling clarifies that inherent powers extend to non-compoundable offences where minor victims are involved, balancing legal rigor with pragmatic resolution.