Question

A juvenile aged 14 years is brought before the court for an offence not punishable with death or imprisonment for life. Under which provision of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, will the case primarily fall?

• A. Section 27
• B. Section 125
• C. Section 302
• D. Section 482

Hint:

Any juvenile under 16 committing a non-capital offence is governed by Section 27 CrPC.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding Section 27 CrPC.
Section 27 applies when a juvenile (below 16 years) is accused of an offence not punishable with death or life imprisonment. The juvenile must be tried by a special court: Juvenile Justice Board or any court empowered under the Juvenile Justice Act.
Step 2: Applying to the scenario.
The accused is 14 years old and the offence is not punishable with death or life imprisonment. Therefore, Section 27 directly applies.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The appropriate provision is Section 27 of the CrPC.