Where, after inquiry under Section 15 of the Juvenile Justice (care and protection of children) Act, 2015, the Juvenile Justice Board is satisfied that a child above 16 years of age, has committed a heinous offence and should be tried as an adult, it may:
Verified Answer
A. Commit the case of the Sessions Court concerned for trial of the child as an adult
B. Try the child as per the procedure provided in Cr.P.C.
C. Return the charge-sheet to the Investigating Officer for presentation in the Court concerned
D. Transfer the case to the Children Court for trial of the child as an adult
Explanation:
As per Section 15(3) of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, if the Juvenile Justice Board, after conducting a preliminary assessment, is satisfied that a child above 16 years of age who has committed a heinous offence should be tried as an adult, it shall transfer the case to the Children's Court having jurisdiction to try such offences.