The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.
The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 is an Indian law that aims to provide proper care, protection, and treatment to children in need of care and protection.
Summary
The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 is a comprehensive law that replaced the earlier Juvenile Justice Act of 2000. The Act provides for the care, protection, and treatment of children who are in need of care and protection, or who are in conflict with the law. It also deals with the adoption of children, their rehabilitation, and social reintegration. The Act sets up Juvenile Justice Boards and Child Welfare Committees at the district, city, and block levels to handle cases related to children. It also outlines the procedures for dealing with children in conflict with the law, including their trial, sentencing, and punishment. The Act recognizes the principle of restorative justice and promotes rehabilitation and reintegration of children in conflict with the law into society.
Table of Contents
| # | Section | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section 1: Short Title, Extent, Commencement And Application | Open |
| 2 | Section 2: Definitions | Open |
| 3 | Section 3: General Principles To Be Followed In Administration Of Act | Open |
| 4 | Section 4: Juvenile Justice Board | Open |
| 5 | Section 5: Placement Of Person, Who Cease To Be A Child During Process Of Inquiry | Open |
| 6 | Section 6: Placement Of Persons, Who Committed An Offence, When Person Was Below The Age Of Eighteen Years | Open |
| 7 | Section 7: Procedure In Relation To Board | Open |
| 8 | Section 8: Powers, Functions And Responsibilities Of The Board | Open |
| 9 | Section 9: Procedure To Be Followed By A Magistrate Who Has Not Been Empowered Under This Act | Open |
| 10 | Section 10: Apprehension Of Child Alleged To Be In Conflict With Law | Open |
| 11 | Section 11: Role Of Person In Whose Charge Child In Conflict With Law Is Placed | Open |
| 12 | Section 12: Bail To A Person Who Is Apparently A Child Alleged To Be In Conflict With Law | Open |
| 13 | Section 13: Information To Parents, Guardian Or Probation Officer | Open |
| 14 | Section 14: Inquiry By Board Regarding Child In Conflict With Law | Open |
| 15 | Section 15: Preliminary Assessment Into Heinous Offences By Board | Open |