Smt. Nandinee Das vs. State of Assam and 38 others

Updates

1. News23 Oct 2026

   Gauhati High Court Directs Juvenile Justice Boards To Inspect Adult Jails For Minor Inmates, Calls For Visits Every Three Months

   The High Court directed that any child identified in an adult jail be sent to a proper home under the Juvenile Justice Act, and that the District Legal Services Authorities submit inspection reports to the Assam State Legal Services Authority.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Gauhati High Court ordered Juvenile Justice Boards to inspect adult jails containing minor inmates.

   Who:

   The Gauhati High Court is the court, and Smt. Nandinee Das is the petitioner.

   When:

   Reported on 23 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Gauhati High Court, Assam.

   Why:

   The court wants to ensure minor inmates are properly monitored inside adult jails.

   What it means:

   Juvenile Justice Boards must now visit these jails every three months to check conditions.

   Verdictum
2. News22 Oct 2026

   Gauhati High Court Directs Juvenile Justice Boards Across Assam To Inspect Adult Jails For Children, Shift Them To Appropriate Homes

   The Gauhati High Court has directed the Juvenile Justice Boards of all districts in Assam to cond

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The court ordered boards that oversee children in conflict with the law to check adult prisons for minors.

   Who:

   The Gauhati High Court issued the order. Smt. Nandinee Das is the person who brought the case. The State of Assam is a party. The Juvenile Justice Boards are tasked with inspections.

   When:

   Reported on 22 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Gauhati High Court, Assam.

   Why:

   The court aims to ensure children are moved from adult jails into appropriate homes meant for them.

   What it means:

   The boards must now inspect adult jails to find and relocate any children held there.

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