Chhattisgarh HC Raipur: Chhattisgarh HC has dismissed a juvenile’s appeal for bail in a 2025 murder case, saying such relief can’t be treated as an absolute or automatic rig-ht and release will “defeat the ends of justice” given the gravity of the offence.Justice Arvind Kumar Verma upheld earlier orders of Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) and a sessions court in Chhattisgarh’s Dhamtari, and held the HC was “not convinced” that a juvenile could claim bail without courts examining the nature of the offence.”JJB and the sessions court rightly prioritised child protection over routine bail in a heinous offence like murder. Such acts amount to a grave rupture of social order, violate the inherent dignity of childhood, and demand collective vigilance to restore moral balance,” Justice Verma observed in his Feb 13 judgment.The minor filed the criminal revision plea under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, challenging the order of the sessions court on Oct 31, 2025 rejecting bail. He allegedly stabbed Vikas Dhruv in Dhamtari following an altercation on June 6 last year.The minor’s counsel argued that the lower courts had failed to appreciate the reformative spirit of the 2015 law, and continued detention in an observation home would expose him to criminal influence. The counsel said the attack occurred in self-defence and that the accused had no prior criminal records and came from a poor family.Govt counsel Vivek Sharma contended that the lower courts had properly assessed the evidence, highlighting the serious nature of the crime.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosEpstein Files: King Charles’ Brother & UK’s Former Prince Andrew Arrested For ‘Misconduct In Office'”We Can’t Be Seen As Weak”: Tharoor’s Bold Claim On Rafale Deal“Nothing Like Money”: Donald Trump Says 200% Tariff Warning Stopped India-Pak FightRishi Sunak Highlights India’s Rise As Global AI Powerhouse At Impact Summit’Don’t See How People Criticise!’ French President Emmanuel Macron Defends India-France Rafale DealFrom India To Bharat: PM Modi’s Nameplate Grabs Eyes, Draws Global Attention At AI Impact Summit’Challenges At Sea More Complex, Interconnected’, Says Rajnath Singh At MILAN 2026 Naval ExerciseRussia Affirms India Still Buys Russian Oil, Rejects Recent US Statements’India Well Positioned To Lead The World In AI’: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman At AI Impact SummitAI Rivals Altman, Amodei Snub Each Other, Turns India AI Impact Summit Photo Op With PM Modi Awkward123PhotostoriesThe 50: Prince Narula, Mr Faisu, Rajat Dalal to Shiv Thakare: Meet the Top 12 contestants of the reality show5 Vastu-approved fish to keep in your home aquarium for luck and prosperityChef Sanjeev Kapoor’s microwave cleaning tips will make your kitchen life easier5 times Bad Bunny made headlinesWhat’s it like to visit Jhalana Leopard Safari Park in Rajasthan?Top 5 shows to watch on OTT before ‘House of the Dragon Season 3’ arrives7 New High-Speed Rail Corridors! On Which Routes Will Bullet Trains Run In India? Check Cities, Travel Time – Top DetailsRamadan 2026: How to make Chicken Malai Tikka in an air fryer in under 20 minutes7 natural sleep experts from the animal kingdom8 popular types of cars and what they’re best used for123Hot PicksCigarette price hikeGold rate todayITC shareMadhya Pradesh budget 2026–27Income Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingMyles GarrettDonna KelceChloe KimDeenTheGreatDetroit Pistons vs New York Knicks InjuryJoel EmbiidFrank MartinWinter Olympics 2026NBA Trade NewsErik Karlsson
Raipur: Chhattisgarh HC has dismissed a juvenile’s appeal for bail in a 2025 murder case, saying such relief can’t be treated as an absolute or automatic rig-ht and release will “defeat the ends of justice” given the gravity of the offence.Justice Arvind Kumar Verma upheld earlier orders of Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) and a sessions court in Chhattisgarh’s Dhamtari, and held the HC was “not convinced” that a juvenile could claim bail without courts examining the nature of the offence.“JJB and the sessions court rightly prioritised child protection over routine bail in a heinous offence like murder. Such acts amount to a grave rupture of social order, violate the inherent dignity of childhood, and demand collective vigilance to restore moral balance,” Justice Verma observed in his Feb 13 judgment.The minor filed the criminal revision plea under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, challenging the order of the sessions court on Oct 31, 2025 rejecting bail. He allegedly stabbed Vikas Dhruv in Dhamtari following an altercation on June 6 last year.The minor’s counsel argued that the lower courts had failed to appreciate the reformative spirit of the 2015 law, and continued detention in an observation home would expose him to criminal influence. The counsel said the attack occurred in self-defence and that the accused had no prior criminal records and came from a poor family.Govt counsel Vivek Sharma contended that the lower courts had properly assessed the evidence, highlighting the serious nature of the crime.
