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 ...

Juvenile delinquency refers to criminal acts committed by individuals under the age of 18. In India, the legal framework governing juvenile delinquency is primarily established by the Juvenile Justice ...

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 ...

Education is a critical tool in both the prevention and reduction of juvenile delinquency. Comprehensive educational strategies—including early intervention, value-based curricula, and community ...

Differential Association Theory, developed by Edwin Sutherland, explains that criminal behavior—including juvenile delinquency—is learned through social interactions, particularly within intimate ...

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 ...

India is also a signatory to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), which has influenced domestic law and policy. The National Policy for Children (2013) further outlines ...

Society organizes educational, cultural, and recreational activities that engage youth in positive pursuits, thereby reducing idle time and negative influences. Public awareness initiatives inform ...

The JJ Act explicitly overrides other laws, including the IPC and CrPC, in cases involving juveniles. Regardless of the nature or severity of the offence, once it is established that the accused is a ...

Juvenile delinquency in India is influenced by a complex interplay of social, economic, psychological, and environmental factors. The following are the primary reasons: ...

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 ...