When age is such a crucial factor in any case, a bone ossification test for determination of the age should have done.
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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.2276 OF 2014
MANAK CHAND @ MANI …APPELLANT
VERSUS
THE STATE OF HARYANA …RESPONDENT
At the time of taking cognizance, the court has to see whether a prima facie case is made out to proceed against the accused under Section 319 CrPC, though the
Custody of a girl child less than 10 years must always be with a mother https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis/index.php/casestatus/viewpdf/1079659 THE HIGH COURT OF JUD ICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 13.10.2023 C.M.A.No.2913 of 2022 Stalin
In an application under Order VII Rule 11 of the CPC, the true test is first to read the plaint meaningfully and as a whole, taking it to be true.
