Guideline No. 275 · Criminal Law

Apply lawful methods when determining age in cases involving children.

Verified & published · 30 Oct 2026

Legal educational guideline

Apply lawful methods when determining age in cases involving children.

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Applying lawful methods when determining age in cases involving children supports procedural fairness, accurate evidence and protection of legal rights.

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BLACKBULL support focus — lawful methods when determining age in cases involving children. We encourage readers to document preventive measures and regularly review their suitability; cross-check with the applicable BNS, BNSS, BSA provisions and binding judgments and seek qualified advice for case-specific decisions.

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