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Juvenile Justice Act 2015 Detailed Overview

The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 aims to provide care, protection, and rehabilitation for children, addressing both those in conflict with the law and those in need of care. It establishes the Juvenile Justice Board and Child Welfare Committee to handle cases involving children, emphasizing a reformative approach and child-friendly procedures. Key features include the possibility of trying older minors as adults for serious crimes and the incorporation of adoption and foster care provisions.

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Juvenile Justice Act 2015 Detailed Overview

The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 aims to provide care, protection, and rehabilitation for children, addressing both those in conflict with the law and those in need of care. It establishes the Juvenile Justice Board and Child Welfare Committee to handle cases involving children, emphasizing a reformative approach and child-friendly procedures. Key features include the possibility of trying older minors as adults for serious crimes and the incorporation of adoption and foster care provisions.

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Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 - Overview

Objective:

The JJ Act, 2015 aims to:

- Provide care, protection, treatment, and rehabilitation of children.

- Ensure proper adjudication and disposal of matters relating to children.

- Address both children in conflict with the law and children in need of care and protection.

Key Definitions:

1. Child

A child is a person who has not completed 18 years of age.

2. Categories of Children

A. Child in Conflict with Law (CCL):

- A child who is alleged or found to have committed an offence before turning 18.

- Handled by Juvenile Justice Board (JJB).

- Reformative approach.

- For heinous offences (punishable with 7+ years), 16-18-year-olds may be tried as adults after

assessment.

B. Child in Need of Care and Protection (CNCP):

- Includes orphaned, abandoned, abused, or exploited children.

- Also includes those affected by calamity, disability, or risk of trafficking or early marriage.

- Handled by Child Welfare Committee (CWC).


3. Juvenile Justice Board (JJB)

- Composed of one magistrate and two social workers (at least one woman).

- Handles matters related to CCL.

- Conducts inquiry and ensures child-friendly procedures.

- May transfer heinous offences to Children's Court.

4. Child Welfare Committee (CWC)

- Composed of one chairperson and four members (at least one woman and one child expert).

- Handles matters related to CNCP.

- Conducts inquiries, orders shelter, foster care, or adoption.

- Coordinates with institutions and NGOs.

5. Key Features of JJ Act, 2015:

- Provision for trying 16-18 year-olds as adults for heinous crimes.

- Emphasis on rehabilitation and reintegration.

- Incorporates adoption under CARA.

- Mandates registration of all child care institutions.

- Introduces foster care and sponsorship.

- Ensures child-friendly procedures throughout legal processes.

Conclusion:

The JJ Act, 2015 ensures justice, protection, and rehabilitation of children, aiming to reintegrate

them into society with dignity and care.

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