Section 3 of JJ Act – Section 3: General Principles To Be Followe

The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.

CHAPTER II: GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF CARE AND PROTECTION OF CHILDREN

Section 3: General Principles To Be Followed In Administration Of Act

The Central Government, the State Governments, the Board, and other agencies, as the case may be, while implementing the provisions of this Act shall be guided by the following fundamental principles, namely:

Principle of presumption of innocence: Any child shall be presumed to be an innocent of any mala fide or criminal intent up to the age of eighteen years.
Principle of dignity and worth: All human beings shall be treated with equal dignity and rights.
Principle of participation: Every child shall have a right to be heard an

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When applying this law, the Indian Central and State Governments, the Juvenile Justice Board, and other related organizations must follow these important rules:

Children are innocent until 18: A child under 18 is assumed to not have bad intentions or be guilty of a crime.
Respect and equality for all: Everyone must be treated with the same respect and have the same rights.

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Explanation using examples

Imagine a 16-year-old named Rohan who is caught shoplifting in a local store. Under the Principle of presumption of innocence, Rohan is presumed innocent and cannot be treated as inherently criminal due to his age. When brought before the Juvenile Justice Board, the boar

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Section 3 of JJ Act : Section 3: General Principles To Be Followed In Administration Of Act

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