Who decides whether a juvenile criminal in the age group of 16–18 should be tried as an adult or not

Q. Who decides whether a juvenile criminal in the age group of 16–18 should be tried as an adult or not?
Answer: Juvenile Justice Board
Notes: Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 allow the Juvenile Justice Board to decide whether a juvenile criminal in the age group of 16–18 years should be tried as an adult or not.

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