JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM
We, the children, must receive protection
A recent investigation revealed that nearly 10,000 minors were wrongly held in adult prisons in India between Jan 2016 and Dec 2021, based on an iProbono report and RTI responses. The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2015 prohibits placing children in adult prisons.
Why negligent parents have bigger responsibility in juvenile crimes
While the juvenile involved in the Porsche crash in Pune must undoubtedly face the consequences for his actions, the primary burden of responsibility should rest upon adults
Car accident involving juvenile: Sanjay Raut demands removal of Pune police chief
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut called for the Pune police commissioner's removal after a fatal accident involving a 17-year-old driving a Porsche. The incident, which killed two, sparked controversy over the police's handling. The teenager, allegedly drunk, was granted bail by the Juvenile Justice Board. Pune police detained the teenager's father and arrested hotel executives for serving alcohol to the minor. Raut criticized the commissioner's actions, calling them corrupt, and demanded justice for the victims.
Missing on our roads: Real red lights
Maharashtra deputy CM has rightly condemned the Juvenile Justice Board for letting off the guilty with not much of a rap on the knuckles. The minor's 'punishment' was writing a 300-word essay on accidents, working with traffic police for 15 days and undergoing counselling for his drinking. If that serves as a deterrent against driving without a licence and DUI, best of luck to Indian road safety.
Over 9,600 children jailed in adult prisons between January 2016 and December 2021: Study
A study by legal rights body iProbono reveals that over 9,600 children were wrongly held in adult prisons in India from 2016 to 2021. The study obtained data through the RTI Act, exposing flaws in the juvenile justice system. Many states showed discrepancies and lack of compliance, highlighting a pressing issue.
Nothing changed in 11 years, crimes against women have not decreased, says Nirbhaya's mother
According to a National Crime Records Bureau report, Delhi recorded the highest number of crimes against women among the 19 metropolitan cities in India in 2022. The national capital reported 14,158 cases of crimes against women in 2022 followed by 6,176 in Mumbai and 3,924 in Bengaluru. In 2022, crime against women in Delhi witnessed a 1.25 per cent on-year increase from 13,982 in 2021.
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‘Juvenile Justice’ gets canceled after season 1 on Netflix. Know why
The K-drama series "Juvenile Justice" has been terminated by Netflix after its first season, which premiered in 2022.
NCPCR issues draft guidelines for protection of child artistes in entertainment industry
The guidelines also bar a child from being cast in a role or situation that is inappropriate or causes distress while stating that age, maturity, emotional or psychological development and sensitivity have to be kept into consideration.
Personal laws need to be reviewed, harmonised with landmark court rulings
The Cabinet's recent proposal to raise the minimum age of marriage for women to 21 years has focussed attention on the need to review the multiple legislations dealing with personal laws. Courts and experts have time and again pointed out numerous contradictions in India's legal system with regard to the age of consent, the minimum legal age of marriage, punishment for child marriage and a girl's right to dissolve her child marriage.
SC to implement system for safe digital transmission of bail orders to jails across country
A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana directed the secretary general of the apex court to submit a proposal on the scheme which can be followed and said this may be implemented in a month.
Need to step up measures for well-being, protection of children during COVID-19 second wave: SC judge
SC judge made the remarks during a review meeting held by the Juvenile Justice Committee of the Supreme Court to take stock of actions taken by various states on care, protection and wellbeing of children during this COVID-19 wave.
Why criminal act is not the same as criminal liability
In common law, criminal liability is tested by actus reus (guilty act) and mens are (guilty mind). This means that a criminal act alone doesn’t warrant criminal liability.
States, HCs to work together to improve juvenile justice infra
While 32 per cent of the 664 districts in the country do not have children homes, 27 of the districts do not have child protection units.
After Juvenile Justice Bill, government working on rehab policy
The plan under consideration is to send first-time juvenile offenders to community service instead of a correction home, highly placed sources in the ministry told ET.
'No certainty of justice even after 3 years of Nirbhaya case'
Six persons including a juvenile, had brutally assaulted and raped a 23-year-old girl in a moving bus in south Delhi on December 16, 2012.
Juvenile Justice Committee submits report to HC
Making several suggestions, the Juvenile Justice Committee has directed the State government to fill the posts of Officers in the 32 District Children Protection Centres.
Debating Juvenile Justice Amendment Bill: Does a criminal deserve a second chance so early in life?
The amended Bill calls for children between 16 and 18 years who have committed heinous crimes to be tried as adults.
Juvenile Justice Amendment Bill to offer foster care, easy adoption norms
The bill has recommended children, who are in conflict with law, to be brought up by a foster family, which would be provided funds by the child protection committees.
Cabinet approves changes in Juvenile Justice Act to tackle heinous offences like murder, rape
On the basis of the approval of the Cabinet, a bill amending the current law will be introduced in the current session of Parliament, govt said.
Parliamentary Panel rejects move to try juveniles as adults
The ministry also told that according to the amendments, the JJB is expected to conduct a preliminary enquiry within one month
Parliamentary panel rejects government proposal to try juveniles as adults
A parliamentary committee today rejected the government's proposal to try as adults juveniles between 16 and 18 years involved in heinous cases such as rape.
No change in Government's stand on Juvenile Justice Bill, 2014
Noting that issue of lowering age of juveniles involved in heinous crimes from 18 years to 16 years has not been understood in proper perspective.
Not in favour of reducing juvenile age from 18 to 16 yrs: Government
Government made it clear that it is not in favour of reducing juvenile age but is proposing changes in processes related to treatment of heinous offences committed.
Proposed amendment to juvenile law draws bouquet, brickbats
Under the proposed amendment in the Juvenile Justice Act, juveniles above 16 years could be treated at par with adults if involved in heinous crimes, like rape, murder.
A shocking 132 per cent increase in cases of attack on women by juveniles
Minister for Women and Child Development Maneka Gandhi had favoured treating juveniles accused of heinous crimes like rape on par with adult offenders.
Juvenile Justice Bill introduced in Lok Sabha by Maneka Gandhi
The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Bill, 2014,was introduced by Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi.
Consensus needed on Juvenile Justice system: President
President Pranab Mukherjee today said the country urgently needed to arrive at a consensus on the justice system for minors.
We need to strengthen our juvenile justice system: CJI Altamas Kabir
CJI Altamas Kabir today said we could face chaos if we does not provide adequate protection and care to children.
Punishing juvenile culprits: We need to lower the qualifying age and ensure changes in our value systems
The assertion of a primary accused in the Delhi gang rape case that he is a minor has sent the law enforcement authorities into a tizzy to verify his age.
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