Supreme Court marks 10 years of Juvenile Justice Act, 2015; focus on child rehabilitation
CJI Surya Kant urged dedicated defence counsel for children; Justice Nagarathna cited 55% pendency before JJBs.
Children in conflict with law
Supreme Court to host National Consultation on ten years of Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, on 10 – 11 October
The Supreme Court of India will host a two-day national consultation on ten years of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, on 10 – 11 October 2026 to review implementation challenges and identify priorities for strengthening child protection and juvenile justice.
What happens to children when they turn 18 and leave care? Rajasthan HC’s directions on Care leavers and JJ Act reforms
The Rajasthan High Court expressed concern over the systemic deficiencies in the implementation of the Juvenile Justice Act, particularly in relation to preliminary assessments of children accused of heinous offences and the rehabilitation of Care Leavers, and issued wide-ranging directions to State authorities for institutional reforms.
Gravity of offence justifies denying bail to juvenile accused of heinous crime: Rajasthan High Court
“The gravity of the offence, specifically, the allegation of mercilessly causing the death of another person, necessitates a cautious approach.”
Section 12 JJ Act | Serious nature of offence not a ground for denying bail to Juvenile: Patna High Court
“As per Section 12 of the Act, bail to the Juvenile is a rule and refusal of the same is an exception.”
Delhi High Court issues directions to increase awareness about social, developmental schemes for prisoners and their dependents
“By ensuring that convicts, undertrials, and their dependents are aware of and can access benefits designed for their welfare will be crucial in rehabilitation and social reintegration.”
Ori HC │ Children in Conflict with Law: JJ Act distinguishes between children below and above 16 years of age with regard to enquiry but not for the purpose of bail
Orissa High Court: Savitri Ratho J. released the appellant on interim bail for a period of four months to the satisfaction of