‘Time to lower juvenile age to 16’: Kerala HC flags changing maturity levels
‘Time to lower juvenile age to 16’: Kerala HC flags changing maturity levels
- ✓‘Time to lower juvenile age to 16’: Kerala HC flags changing maturity levels
- ✓It also sought suggestions on how enforcement could be strengthened to protect the public.The matter will be heard again on November 24.
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NewsIndia News‘Time to lower juvenile age to 16’: Kerala HC flags changing maturity levels ‘Time to lower juvenile age to 16’: Kerala HC flags changing maturity levels Edited by Priyanka Jaiswal / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Nov 14, 2026, 18:01 IST Present trend showa sufficient maturity by children when they reach the age of 16: Kerala HC NEW DELHI: The Kerala High Court has suggested that the legal age threshold for juveniles be reduced from 18 to 16, saying children today show sufficient maturity by the age of 16.The observation was made by Justice A Bhadarudeen during a hearing on a petition seeking stricter enforcement of laws prohibiting the sale and serving of liquor to people below 23 years of age, news agency PTI reported.Filed by Kollam resident Vinod Vikram, the petition cited the recent Nedumbassery accident in which an 18-year-old, allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol, rammed his Mini Cooper into a scooter, killing three people."That apart, it is high time for the legislatures to consider appropriate amendments in the statutes which deal with the 'juveniles and child in conflict' with law to reduce age to 16 years, taking note of the present trend showing sufficient maturity by children when they reach the age of 16.
Join conversation InsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig Development This aspect is also to be appropriately addressed," the court said in its interim order.Excise commissioner asked to submit reportThe court directed the Excise Commissioner to submit details of the steps taken to implement provisions of the Kerala Abkari Act.
It also sought suggestions on how enforcement could be strengthened to protect the public.The matter will be heard again on November 24. Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app. Priyanka Jaiswal has four years of experience in digital journalism, news agency reporting and video production.
Currently with The Times of India, she covers public policy, politics and global affairs. She is particularly drawn to human-interest stories that put people at the heart of an issue, spark awareness , and contribute to meaningful conversations.
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| Issuing Authority | Times of India National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | STATES |
| Jurisdiction | All India / National |
| Publication Date | 14 November 2026 |