Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973–Sec. 391–Penal Code, 1860–Sec. 302–Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000–Secs. 2(k), 2(l), 7A & 20–Original record pertaining to the petitioner’s admission in the govt. school was produced in evidence–Documents are genuine and admissible without the requirement of any proof as per Sec. 294 Cr.P.C.–Further, these documents are admissible by virtue of Secs. 74 & 76 of Evidence Act–Appellant was aged of 16 years and one month on the date of commission of offence–He could have been sent in special home for a period of three years–He spent almost five years and eight months–He is entitled to be released.
