THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM IN INDIA
Abstract
The cornerstone of India's juvenile justice system is the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (JJ Act, 2015), which represents a rehabilitative paradigm based on constitutional requirements under Articles 15(3), 39(e)-(f), 45, and 47. It replaced the Juvenile Justice Act, 2000 after the Nirbhaya event in 2012 and promotes child-centric adjudication above retributive punishment. It is in line with UNCRC criteria such as the Beijing Rules, 1985.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Legal and Social Justice Studies
Criminal Law and Policy
Criminal Justice and Penology
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 2 March 2026
- Language
- EN