A juvenile aged 14 years is brought before the court for an offence not punishable with death or imprisonment for life. Under which provision of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, will the case primarily fall? 5
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Under CrPC, when a juvenile (person under 18) is brought before the court for a non-serious offence, Section 27 provides for release on probation of good conduct. The Juvenile Justice Act also governs such cases. The correct provision is Section 27 which deals with how Magistrates handle young offenders for minor offences.
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