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Ascertain age of accused in criminal cases to ensure they are not minors, Karnataka High Court tells trial courts

The High Court of Karnataka has directed the judges of all trial courts, including special courts, to ensure that the accused produced in criminal cases are not minors.

The judges of the trial court should direct the investigating officers or the accused to produce documentary proof for the age whenever the accused persons, especially in the age of 18 to 22, are produced before them, the High Court said.

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