LEKHRAM Vs. STATE OF RAJASTHAN

JUDGEMENT

(1.) This matter comes up on the application under section 5 of the Limitation Act for condonation of delay in filing the revision petition against the order dated 7.8.2008 passed by the learned Additional Sessions Judge (Fast Track) Behrod, District Alwar in Sessions Case No.5/2008. By the aforesaid order, the learned trial court rejected the plea of the accused applicant regarding his being a juvenile as he is below 18 years of age and consequently entitled to the protection under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000 (for short the J.J. Act of 2000 ).

(2.) The registry has pointed out that the revision petition has been filed with the delay of 1041 days. It is for the condonation of the aforesaid delay and that the application u/s 5 of the Limitation Act has been filed.

(3.) We have considered the application and the grounds stated therein seeking condonation of delay.