’17-year-olds are well aware that … ‘: Why Ajit Pawar wants legal age for defining juveniles lowered
Maharashtra’s deputy chief minister suggested lowering the legal age for defining ‘juvenile’ in criminal cases from 18 to 14. He argued that 17-year-olds are increasingly involved in serious crimes and are aware of their age-based immunity. He plans to discuss this with Union home minister Amit Shah and send a formal letter to the Centre.