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
Rule of law means that laws apply equally to all citizens and institutions, including the State. Rule of law requires an equal right to access to justice for the marginalised.
In maintenance proceedings, the parties should disclose the previous proceedings and the order passed therein in subsequent proceedings and ought to have approached the court which had already passed an
