The Juvenile Justice Act, enacted in 2015 by the Indian parliament, addresses the care and protection needs of children, particularly those between 16 to 18 years involved in the criminal justice system.
This section discusses the definitions provided in the Act, replacing its predecessor, the Juvenile Justice Act of 1986, focusing on the care and adoption of children.
Tracing the historical evolution from the Hague Convention's influence in 1993 to India's initial laws concerning minors, this section highlights the development and changes leading to the current legislative framework.
Categorizing juvenile offences into delinquent, serious, and youthful, this part outlines the corresponding punishments and rehabilitation efforts mandated by the Act.
Examining landmark cases such as "Sheela Barse v. Union of India (1986)" and "Pratap Singh v. State of Jharkhand (2005)," these examples illustrate the application and interpretation of the Juvenile Justice Act in Indian courts.
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