An Analytical Study of Rehabilitation of Juveniles and Neglected Children in India

Children are the living asset of our country it is the duty of the society to save their childhood and nourish it for their best future. Children from vulnerable background are often exposed and neglected by their family, peers, society, teachers etc. The neglected children are either fallen victim to crime or they opt to commit offence. Every time a child is neglected and forced to suffer such abnormalities; the nation loses its future. Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2015 is designed to deal with the child in conflict with law and child in need of care and protection. The purpose of JJ Act 2015 is to cater the child through giving him protection, treatment, rehabitation and development to ensure the best interest of child. And among these rehabitation of a child is the foremost concern so that the best environment could be provided to that child in a roof. However, institutionalization is considered the last resort taken by Juvenile Justice Board or Child Welfare Committee after conducting due enquiry. In this paper we will discuss about the rights of child, responsibilities of JJB and CWC and rehabilitation process of child falling in either of the categories.