Supreme Court: Minors Can Be Tried As Adults

The Supreme Court's decision to allow minors to be tried as adults in cases of heinous crimes is a significant development in the country's juvenile justice system. This ruling implies that the severity of the crime will be the determining factor in deciding whether a minor should be tried as an adult. The court's judgment is expected to have far-reaching implications for the way India deals with juvenile offenders. The ruling is based on the principle that the gravity of the offense should be the primary consideration in determining the treatment of the accused, regardless of their age.