10 yrs of JJ Act: Has the law helped kids reform or pushed more towards adult trials?
India's Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 emphasizes child rehabilitation over punishment. However, the effectiveness of juvenile homes and legal safeguards remains questionable after ten years. Significant issues include staff shortages and delays in processing cases, which hinder timely interventions. Many children are still not receiving adequate education and…
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10 yrs of JJ Act: Has the law helped kids reform or pushed more towards adult trials? (opens Times of India in a new tab)
India's Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 emphasizes child rehabilitation over punishment. However, the effectiveness of juvenile homes and legal safeguards remains questionable after ten years. Significant issues include staff…
