PowerPoint Presentation

Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of

Children) Act, 2015

Presented By:-
Sanjeev Kumar Singh - BBA.LL.B, VIth Sem
Narayan School of Law
Gopal Narayan Singh University
landmark legal changes have taken place
on the recommendation of Justice
Verma’s Committee
United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
(UNCRC), 1992
 Juvenile/Child:-

• Indian Majority Act – 18 Years

• IPC – 7Years
• Juvenile Justice Act – 16-18 Years
 Juvenlile Delinquency

Anti-Social Act of Children, deviated from the normal life.

Act of Delinquency may include:-
•Running away from home
•Stealing
•Use of Vulgar Language
•Offence
 Cause of Delinquency
• Loneliness
• Depression
• Poverty
• Lack of Intelligence
• Lack of Direction
• Communication Gap
• Failure
 Pros of Juvenile Justice Act
• Protects Women
• Punishment
• Relief for Innocent Juvenile
• Punishment for Crimes Committed with full
knowledge
• Reduced exploitation of Act
 Cons of Juvenile Justice Act

• Juvenile Courts are not Child Savers

• No provision for Rehabilitation
• Do nothing to Address the Problem
• Unfair to Punish Child as Adult
• Juvenile Justice Homes are Hell holes
 Conclusion
• Attitude towards children needs a change
• Law requires to be effectively implemented
• Government must focus on the welfare of
Children
• Encourage Participation
• The Judiciary has played appreciable role
• A good intended legislation is needed.
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