This document contains the Supreme Court of India's judgment in the case of Shilpa Mittal vs State Of Nct Of Delhi, dated 9 January 2020. The key issue revolves around the classification of offences under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, specifically whether an offence with a maximum sentence of over 7 years but no minimum sentence can be considered 'heinous'. The judgment discusses the historical context of juvenile justice laws in India and international conventions. It is particularly useful for legal professionals, law students, and anyone interested in juvenile justice and criminal law.
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