Juvenile Justice System Archives

‘Punishment of juvenile in conflict with law is not the purpose of juvenile justice’; Patna HC sets aside order of conviction against juvenile under Arms Act

“The J.J. Act, 2000 is based on our belief that children are the future of the society and in case they go into conflict with law under some circumstances, they should be reformed and rehabilitated and not punished. No society can afford to punish its children”.

Case Briefs High Courts

Reformative approach be taken while evaluating past youthful indiscretions of candidates seeking government employment: Rajasthan High Court

The Court called for a mechanism to be devised in juvenile justice system by expungement of records for minor offenses committed by youth so as enable their easier rehabilitation and also prevent youthful mistakes from becoming lifelong barriers to personal and professional growth.

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Juvenile Justice System in India and the Mental Health of Juveniles

by Shipra Tiwari†