Indian Court: Teen to be Tried as Juvenile, Cites Digital Age Dangers

A judge in India decided that a 16-year-old boy accused of a crime should be treated like a child in the legal system.

The judge was worried that kids today are growing up too fast because of the internet and social media.

The boy had some learning difficulties, and the judge believed the initial decision to try him as an adult wasn't fair.

The court found that the previous courts made mistakes in how they handled the case, so they reversed the decision.

Now, he will be dealt with under special laws meant for young people, not adults.