This document contains the Supreme Court of India's judgment in the case of Shilpa Mittal vs. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr. The core issue revolves around the definition of 'heinous offences' under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, specifically whether an offence with a maximum sentence over seven years but no minimum sentence, or a minimum less than seven years, qualifies as heinous. The judgment analyses the legislative intent and historical context of juvenile justice laws in India. It is essential reading for legal practitioners, students, and anyone interested in criminal law and juvenile justice.
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