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It conducts a detailed inquiry into the international legal framework of juvenile justice systems. Here, it studies such systems in the Americas, Europe, and Asia to suggest the way forward for a transparent, robust and sensitive juvenile justice system in India.
way forward for a transparent, robust and sensitive juvenile justice system in India. Keywords Disha; juvenile delinquency; juvenile re-entry support; recidivism; reforms INTRODUCTION The juvenile justice system connotes adjudication, “protection and care,” rehabili-tation, resettlement, and reintegration for juveniles in conflict with the law.
Over the course of time, the juvenile justice system is becoming more integrated and dynamic, with various other laws playing their part to crack down on criminal offences committed against...
Thus, this article provides a deep insight into the evolution of the juvenile justice system in India and portrays the transformation that India has undergone over the years. It further highlights the challenges faced on its way and the methods implemented to overcome them.
The juvenile justice system in India, despite reforms such as the Juvenile Justice Act of 2015, faces significant challenges. These include a lack of focus on existing provisions, an overly punitive approach, and difficulties in proper implementation.
Therefore, the origin, growth and development of Indian juvenile justice system can be traced back somewhere else and not in India itself. To facilitate understanding on the Indian juvenile justice system, the relevant international instruments are cited here with discussions at relevant places.
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The Indian legal system has long established a rehabilitative response to juvenile crimes. However, with the passing of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2015, a shift was made towards a
