Child Rights & Juvenile Justice

Abstract

The juvenile crime rate, defined as offences committed by those less than 16 years old, has been on the rise in recent decades. It's possible that a child's upbringing, economic situations, a lack of education, or the absence of parental attention are to blame for the
rising crime rate. These are some of the most fundamental explanations. The worst thing is that young children (particularly those between the ages of 5 and 7), whose minds are still impressionable and open to persuasion, are increasingly being used as tools in
criminal activity. Several arguments were sparked among the legal community and socialists after the horrifying "Nirbhaya Delhi Gang Rape Case," which occurred on December 16, 2012, and stunned the entire country. The participation of the accused, who was just six months shy of becoming 18, was at the heart of the dispute. “The accused's participation in such a horrific act of rape prompted the Indian Parliament to pass a new legislation, the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection) Act of 2015. The Act has superseded the previous juvenile laws and implemented significant reforms. One notable shift is that juveniles under the age of 16-18 must now be prosecuted as adults.”