Kerala High Court Suggests Reducing Juvenile Age Limit To Sixteen Years

The Kerala High Court has observed that it is high time for the legislature to consider reducing the age of juveniles in conflict with law to 16 years. Justice A. Badharudeen noted that children today demonstrate <b>sufficient maturity</b> by the age of 16. The court made these remarks while hearing a petition regarding the enforcement of laws against underage alcohol consumption. The plea highlighted a fatal accident in Nedumbassery involving a 19-year-old allegedly driving under the influence. Consequently, the court has directed the Excise Commissioner to disclose specific measures taken to implement <b>prohibitory regulations</b> and curb the sale of alcohol to minors.