The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, generally called JJ Act, was enacted with the laudable goal of providing a comprehensive framework for addressing offences comm...

A child's development rights include a right to education, play and leisure, access to cultural activities, information, as well as freedom of thought, conscience and religion. The health deve...

A child's development rights include a right to education, play and leisure, access to cultural activities, information, as well as freedom of thought, conscience and religion. The health devel...

A juvenile is a child or young person below the age of 18 who is in conflict with the law. According to the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015: Section 2(35) defines ...

The original Juvenile Justice Act of 2000 provided a vague definition of a "juvenile in conflict with the law," merely stating it was a juvenile alleged to have committed an offence. ...

Parens Patriae, a Latin phrase meaning "parent of the nation," is a legal principle that empowers the state to act as a guardian for individuals who cannot care for themselves, like c...

The Juvenile Justice Act came into force on January 15, 2016 replacing The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000. The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) A...

Armed conflicts are one of the most devastating human experiences, profoundly impacting individuals, families, and communities. Among the most vulnerable populations affected by these conflicts...

Delinquency rehabilitation and punishment: The Latin expression juvenile, which means youthful, is where the name juvenile first appeared. Furthermore, according to the juvenile justice act, a y...

Juvenile justice defines the principles, provisions, and practices for handling minors accused of committing crimes. The intent of these laws is not punitive but protective,...