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VOL. 10, ISSUE 5 (2024)
Juvenile justice system: An analytical study of the legislations in India
Authors
S James
Abstract
Juvenile Justice is a component of criminal law that reduces criminal
liability based on the assumption that a juvenile lacks the capacity to act
maliciously. The conception of juvenile justice arose from the notion that the
challenges of juvenile delinquency and kids in unusual settings could not be
resolved through standard criminal justice methods. India's juvenile justice
system is at a critical crossroads in its history. With all of these big
adjustments, there is growing worry that the system has gone from its objective
of rehabilitation and reformation. This essay examines the issues that the
Juvenile Justice System is facing, which are eroding its legitimacy, and proposes
plausible alternatives. The author contends that, while India's current
juvenile justice system can be traced back to colonial rule with many
improvisations, it lacks vitality and does not address the reality of
exacerbated criminal tendencies among the young. The author makes a few
recommendations that will help bring about change and fulfil the expanding
needs of today's world. The rate of crime in our society is soaring at a
breakneck pace. While the necessary law is in place, it is at the implementation
phase that the majority of things fail. There is a loud voice within society
advocating for strict rules, and the time has come to address them in order to
ensure greater justice and a more effective juvenile justice system.
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Pages:11-15
How to cite this article:
S James "Juvenile justice system: An analytical study of the legislations in India". International Journal of Law, Vol 10, Issue 5, 2024, Pages 11-15
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