1. Heading of the Judgment

Case Title: HANSRAJ vs. STATE OF U.P.
Citation: 2025 INSC 1211
Court: Supreme Court of India
Jurisdiction: Criminal Original Jurisdiction
Writ Petition No.: Writ Petition (Crl.) No. 340 of 2025
Judges: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Dipankar Datta and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Augustine George Masih
Date of Judgment: October 09, 2025

2. Related Laws and Sections

The judgment extensively discusses and applies the following statutes and provisions:

• The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000 (JJ Act, 2000): This is the central legislation governing the case.
  Section 7-A: The cornerstone of the judgment. It details the "Procedure to be followed when claim of juvenility is raised before any court." It allows a claim of juvenility to be raised at any stage, even after final disposal of the case, and mandates an inquiry to determine the age.

• The Children Act, 1960: The legislation in force at the time of the offence in 1981. The Court contrasts its provisions with the more beneficent JJ Act, 2000.

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