Justice A Bhadarudeen cites increased maturity in modern youth during hearing on liquor sale regulations
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The court's observation follows a petition regarding the enforcement of laws prohibiting liquor sales to those under 23, prompted by a fatal accident involving an 18-year-old driver.
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.
This aspect is also to be appropriately addressed," the court said in its interim order.
Excise commissioner asked to submit report The 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.
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