MPHC Grants Bail to Minor in Child In Conflict With Law vs The State Of Madhya Pradesh
MPHC Grants Bail to Minor in Child In Conflict With Law vs The State Of Madhya Pradesh (2026) held that The court emphasized that institutional care for juveniles should be a last resort, aligning with the principles of the Juvenile Justice Act.
Summary
The case involves a child in conflict with law who was denied bail by the Juvenile Justice Board and the Children Court in Madhya Pradesh. The petitioner, a minor, was accused in a case involving multiple charges under the POCSO Act and other sections of the law. The High Court found that the lower courts had ignored the social investigation report which recommended bail, leading to the revision being allowed. Consequently, the court ordered the child's release on bail with specific conditions to ensure compliance and monitoring.
