Urgent - A matter pending in the Juvenile Court

Ameya (Querist) 07 October 2010 This query is : Resolved
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I have a case pending against me in the Juvenile court in Mumbai.Its a criminal case of forgery of 11th standard marksheet.The act happened on 20th February 2000 (When I was 17 years of age).The case was investigated by the state CID.My lawyer filed for a transfer of case from Kurla court to the Juvenile court.This request was granted.CID were ordered to file a fresh chargesheet in the Juvenile court.CID took 1 full year to do that and finally filed a fresh chargesheet in August 2010.Then the charges were framed and the trail commenced.Since then the CID lawyer regularly remains absent.The CID haven't attended the court date for two consecutive dates.

I need to know as to the probable outcome of this matter.What is the time frame within which the matter can be reasonably expected to be resolved.When can I request the juvenile court to dismiss the case as the opposite party remains absent consistently.

Its been more than ten years since the act was committed.I am now 28 years of age and this case is proving to be a hurdle in my career.

Waiting for a reply from your side.

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Ajay Bansal (Expert) 07 October 2010
YOU SHOULD NOT BE WORRIED.SINCE THE MATTER IS 20.2.2000,SO UNAMENDED JUVELINE ACT IS APPLICABLE IN THIS MATTER AND AS PER UN-AMENDED ACT IF A JUVELINE ATTAINS MAJORTY[AGE ABOVE 18 YEARS],THEN HE/SHE CAN NOT BE SENT INTO CUSTODY,EVEN HE/SHE IS CONVICTED IN ANY CASE.