Bhubaneswar, May 9 -- Expressing deep concern over the alleged unlawful detention and prolonged questioning of a minor at a police station in Bhadrak district, the Orissa High Court has directed the district Superintendent of Police to appear personally before the court, saying that "authorities can not undermine the legislative mandate of the juvenile justice law prevalent in the country"Adjudicating the matter, a Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Harish Tandon and Justice M. S. Raman passed the order observing that "a juvenile cannot be treated in the same manner as an ordinary criminal accused".
"Even if a juvenile who is a child in conflict with law does not deserve to be treated like the others nor the authorities can undermine ...