The Allahabad High Court ruled that a conviction under the Juvenile Justice Act does not disqualify individuals from service appointments. This decision came after a Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya teacher was dismissed for concealing a childhood offense. The court reinstated the teacher, emphasizing that juvenile convictions should not lead to disqualification.
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