Case Law Analysis
|Allahabad High Court
Section 19 JJ Act 2000 | Juvenile Conviction Does Not Disqualify Passport Issuance : Allahabad HC Upholds Right to Travel Under Article 21
Allahabad HC rules that a juvenile conviction under the JJ Act 2000 carries no disqualification for passport issuance, as refusal based on a stigmatic past violates Article 21 and the principle of fresh start. The judgment mandates administrative authorities to disregard juvenile records when assessing passport eligibility, reinforcing constitutional protections for rehabilitation and mobility.