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.
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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.