JUVENILE DELINQUENCY IN INDIA

AUTHOR– KOMOLIKA GHOSH, STUDENT AT K.L.E. SOCIETY’S LAW COLLEGE, BENGALURU

BEST CITATION – KOMOLIKA GHOSH, JUVENILE DELINQUENCY IN INDIA, ILE LEX SPECULUM (ILE LS), 1 (1) OF 2023, PG. 342-346, APIS – 3920 – 0036 | ISBN – 978-81-964391-3-2.

ABSTRACT

The following research paper specifically covers the current situation and scenarios prevalent in India related to the state and conditions of juvenile offenders broadly stated as juvenile delinquency. There is an important aspect of children that must be taken into consideration if a nation seeks to thrive and survive. This paper will then give a detailed study of the root causes and reasons that lead to the increasing ratio of offences committed by juveniles. Along with that, the paper will also discuss the latest amendments in the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 and will conclude by giving a few suggestions and recommendations to overcome the issues to a greater extent and for better implementation of the Juvenile Justice Act.

KEYWORDS – Delinquency, juvenile, minor, heinous, socio-cultural