On 2 August 2025, the Supreme Court dismissed a claim of juvenility raised by an accused in a murder case. Earlier, lower courts had relied on school records to declare him a juvenile. However, the apex court held that school certificates alone cannot be considered conclusive proof of age when statutory documents like birth certificates or official records indicate otherwise. The Court emphasised that only statutory evidence should prevail to prevent misuse of juvenile protection in heinous offences. This decision strengthens the legal framework on age verification in criminal cases and sets stricter standards for determining juvenility in serious crimes