Parens Patriae in Latin means “parent of thenation”.  In law, it refers to the power of the State to interveneagainst an abusive or negligent parent, legal guardian or informalcaretaker, and to act as the parent of any child or individual who is   in   need  of protection. “The parens patriae jurisdiction is sometimes spoken of as ‘supervisory’” . The doctrine of Parens Patriae has its origin in the United Kingdom in the 13th  century.   It implies that the King as the guardian   of   the   nation   is   under   obligation   to   look   after   the interest of those who are unable to look after themselves. Lindley L.J.   in  Thomasset   v.   Thomasset9   pointed   out   that   … Continue reading Doctrine “Parens Patriae” – Shafin Jahan Vs. Asokan K.M. & Ors. [Criminal Appeal No. 366 of 2018 arising out of S.L.P. (Crl.) No. 5777 of 2017]