Recent Supreme Court judgments reaffirm the judiciary’s commitment to a rehabilitative and child-centric approach under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (JJ Act). The ...

In summary, differential association highlights the critical role of social environments in shaping juvenile delinquency, as evidenced by real-world cases and empirical studies. Interventions focusing ...

The Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 provides a comprehensive framework for the identification, protection, and rehabilitation of neglected children in India. It ensures prompt intervention, strict ...

India’s approach to juvenile delinquency prevention is anchored in a rehabilitative and child-centric framework, primarily under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. The ...

Mandatory Bail: Any person who is apparently a child and is alleged to have committed a bailable or non-bailable offence, if apprehended or detained by police or brought before the Juvenile Justice ...

Juvenile delinquency refers to criminal acts committed by individuals under the age of 18. In India, one of the prominent causes of juvenile delinquency is drug addiction, which has been recognized ...

The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), ratified by India in 1992, is the cornerstone for juvenile justice, mandating child-sensitive legal frameworks and procedures. Beijing Rules: United ...

The legal profession plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the rights of children in conflict with the law within India’s juvenile justice system. Legal aid counsel ensures that the system remains ...

A grant-in-aid in the context of juvenile justice in India refers to financial assistance provided by the Central Government to authorities and institutions responsible for implementing the Juvenile ...

Public utilities—especially those created by statute, performing public functions, and under significant government control—are considered "State" for the purpose of Article 12 of the Constitution of ...

Educational and vocational training is provided to equip children with skills for self-reliance and reintegration into society. The child’s progress is regularly monitored, and pre-release and ...

The Supreme Court held these regulations to be unconstitutional as they violated Articles 14 (equality before law), 15 (prohibition of discrimination), 16 (equality of opportunity in public employment ...