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The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 is a crucial piece of legislation in India. It was enacted to consolidate and amend the law relating to children. The Act focuses on two main categories of children: those in conflict with law and those in need of care and protection. It establishes a…
The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, is more than just a procedural law. It is built on a strong philosophical foundation designed to protect and nurture every child. This foundation is laid out in Section 3, which details the General Principles of JJ Act 2015. These principles are the guiding light…
When a child is alleged to have committed an offence, they are not brought before a regular criminal court. Instead, they are produced before a specialized body designed to be child-friendly and reformative. This body is the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB). The JJB is the cornerstone of the justice delivery system for children in conflict…
While the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) deals with children in conflict with law, another powerful body works to protect those who are victims of circumstance. This is the Child Welfare Committee (CWC). The CWC is the final authority for the care, protection, treatment, and rehabilitation of children in need of care and protection. Functioning as…
When a child is a victim of abuse, abandonment, or exploitation, the legal system’s response must be swift, sensitive, and supportive. The Procedure for Children in Need of Care and Protection, outlined in Chapter VI of the JJ Act, 2015, provides this exact framework. Unlike the procedure for children in conflict with law, this process…
The Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, is not merely about addressing a child’s immediate crisis. Its true purpose lies in securing their future. After the legal procedures are complete, the most critical phase begins: helping the child heal, grow, and become a positive member of society. This is the essence of Rehabilitation and Social Re-integration JJ…
For a child without a family, adoption is more than just a legal process; it is the fulfillment of a fundamental human need—the right to a safe, permanent, and loving family. Chapter VIII of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, provides a comprehensive and secular legal framework for the Adoption under JJ Act 2015. It governs…
While the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, primarily focuses on procedures for children, it also contains a powerful set of penal provisions aimed at adults who harm or exploit them. Chapter IX of the Act functions as a mini-penal code, creating a strong protective shield around children. It defines specific Offences Against Children JJ Act and…
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