The Critical Analysis of Juvenile Justice System in India
Since children are our country's most valuable resource, it is our responsibility to uphold their rights and give them the chance to develop fully. The goal of juvenile justice is to protect children's rights. Juvenile justice places a strong emphasis on prevention and views custody as a last-resort measure. But the horrific gang rape case that occurred in Delhi on December 16, 2012, turned out to be the historic case that altered the juvenile justice system's current legal framework. Following the passage of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, When this Act was passed in response to public outcry over the juvenile offender's release in State v. Ram Singh & Ors. (henceforth referred to as the Nirbhaya case), there was a great deal of criticism from social workers and non-governmental organizations advocating for children's rights. In this article, the authors have addressed the shortcomings of the recently passed Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 as well as its various aspects.
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