- A juvenile (someone under the age of eighteen) who is accused of committing an offense (a violation or breach of the law) and who is not yet eighteen years old as on the date at which the offense is taken place is known as a “child in conflict with the law.”
- By attending to their developmental requirements, this Act also ensures that juveniles receive the right care, protection, and treatment.
- It has chosen to handle disputes in a child-friendly manner, acting in the best interests of the minors involved. It also seeks eventual rehabilitation through the establishment of certain institutions mandated by this law.
- It has made an effort to establish a standardized framework for juvenile justice across the nation.
Juvenile Justice: Meaning, Features and Case Laws