Juvenile Justice refers to the legal framework governing young offenders. It aims to rehabilitate rather than punish. The system addresses the unique needs of minors. It considers their age and maturity. Laws vary across countries. In India, the Juvenile Justice Act focuses on the welfare of children. It balances accountability with care. The goal is to reintegrate youth into society.
A decade after the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 reshaped India’s approach to child offenders, a new proposal has reopened an old debate on...
