L.A. Times - Asia: India rape case raises call for change to juvenile system

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India rape case raises call for change to juvenile system Jan 27th 2013, 05:26 Debate over whether a suspect in a brutal rape and killing should be tried as a minor or an adult has prompted calls for changes to the justice system, perhaps lowering the legal age for a minor. NEW DELHI — A hearing Monday will attempt to determine whether a sixth suspect in the brutal rape and killing of a 23-year-old student last month in New Delhi is a minor or should be tried as an adult. His case has sparked anger, outrage and calls for fundamental changes to India's juvenile justice system to ensure that he doesn't avoid severe punishment. Media files: 16x9

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